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I know nothing as to whether the transfer sought, is admissable. I have a very strong impression, however that Gen. Frye is a worthy gentleman and meritorious officer. A. LINCOLN
Feb. 9. 1863.
Annotation
[1] AES, NHi. Lincoln's endorsement is written on a letter signed by Representatives John J. Crittenden, Aaron Harding, and Senator Garrett Davis, January 6, 1863, asking that Brigadier General Speed S. Fry be transferred from the Army of the Cumberland to the Army of the Ohio. On May 26, 1863, General Fry was placed in command of the Eastern District of Kentucky under the Department of the Ohio.