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 Isaac Newton1Jump to section

Executive Mansion
Dear Sir: Washington, April 4th. 1863.

You will please detail Dr. C. M. Wetherill Chief Chemist and F. G. Murray, Esq both of your Department for special service, to report to Capn. I. R. Diller at Philadelphia Pa for one month from date, also giving Dr. Wetherill permission to close his laboratory in the Agricultural Department during that period, and to take its key with him for the security of its contents during his absence. Yours Truly ABRAHAM LINCOLN

The Commissioner of Agriculture

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[1] Copy, DLC-RTL. On the same day, Secretary Newton wrote Wetherill as follows: ``Agreeably to the request of the President . . . I detail you for special service for the period of one month from date, to report to Capt. I. R. Diller, at Philadelphia Pa. You will close your laboratory for that period, taking the key with you.'' (DLC-RTL). See further Lincoln to Newton, August 5, infra.

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