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 Edwin M. Stanton1Jump to section

Executive Mansion,
Washington, March 27. 1863.

To-day Mr. Blake, of Indianapolis, asks

1. Capt. Aiken be promoted

2. Col. William H. Blake of the 9th. be promoted.

3. Col. John W. Blake of the 40th. be promoted.

4. That himself---James Blake---have something.

[Endorsement]

Submitted to the Secretary of War. A. LINCOLN

March. 30. 1863.

Annotation

[1] AD and AES, DLC. A letter from Caleb B. Smith, Indianapolis, March 23, 1863, introduced ``James Blake Esq one of the oldest and most worthy citizens of this City,'' who ``has sacrificed a very large estate to meet liabilities incurred in an effort to promote an important public enterprize.'' (DLC-RTL). No record has been found of his appointment or of the other promotions mentioned.

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