Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 5 [Oct. 24, 1861-Dec. 12, 1862].

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Title: Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 5 [Oct. 24, 1861-Dec. 12, 1862].
Author: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Publication: New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press; 1953.
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To John E. Wool1Jump to section

Majr. Gen. Wool. Executive Mansion
Sir--- Washington, Sep. 30. 1862

Thomas Stackpole, bearer of this, I have known rather intimately since my coming to the White-House; and I believe him to be a worthy and competent business man. Yours truly

A LINCOLN

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[1] ALS, The Rosenbach Company, Philadelphia and New York. Accompanying Lincoln's letter is a note from Mrs. Lincoln recommending Stackpole for a ``Sutler's place.'' Thomas Stackpole is listed in the U.S. Official Register, 1861, as watchman at the White House. No record of his appointment as sutler has been found, and the Official Register continued to list him in 1863 as watchman.

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