Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 6 [Dec. 13, 1862-Nov. 3, 1863].
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Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 6 [Dec. 13, 1862-Nov. 3, 1863].
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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
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New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press
1953.
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John Williams & N. G. Taylor. Washington, D.C.,
Knoxville, Tenn. Oct. 17 1863
You do not estimate the holding of East Tennessee more highly than I do. There is no absolute purpose of withdrawing our forces from it; and only a contingent one to withdraw them temporarily, for the purpose of not losing the position permanently. I am in great hope of not finding it necessary to withdraw them at all---particularly if you raise new troops rapidly for us there.
A. LINCOLN
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