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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To Stephen A. Hurlbut1Jump to section

Major Gen. S. A. Hurlbut Executive Mansion,
My dear Sir. Washington, January 22, 1863.

Yours of the 17th. to Mr. Washburne has been shown me. As your friend, which you know I am, I would advise you not to come to Washington, if you could safely come without leave. You now stand well with the Sec. of War, and with Gen. Halleck, and it would lessen you with both for you to make your appearance here. I advise you by all means to dismiss the thought of coming here. Yours very truly A. LINCOLN.

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[1] ALS-P, ISLA. Brigadier General Hurlbut's letter to Representative Elihu B. Washburne of January 17 specifies that he wishes ``to come to Washington & see the President on matters of public as well as private importance. You will greatly oblige me by obtaining from him ``orders'' for me to come. . . .'' (DLC-RTL). See Lincoln to McClernand, infra.

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