Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 6 [Dec. 13, 1862-Nov. 3, 1863].

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Title: Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 6 [Dec. 13, 1862-Nov. 3, 1863].
Author: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Publication: New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press; 1953.
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[1] Tarbell (Appendix), p. 393. Thomas C. Durant of the Union Pacific Railroad telegraphed on October 16: ``On tenth inst I addressed you requesting an order from War Dept on Comds of Posts in Rocky Mountains near Cheyenne & Bridgers Passes for escort & provisions required by a party of Engrs. to be used in case of necessity Will you please decide whether such order can be given or not that I may make arrangements accordingly. Brigham Young telegraphs me he provides for Engrs running line from Salt Lake East to meet ours going west. This is important.'' (DLC-RTL). See further, Lincoln to Durant, October 18, infra.