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 Joseph Hooker1Jump to section

Washington, D.C.,
April 14, 1863-5.30 p.m.

Major-General Hooker: Would like to have a letter from you as soon as convenient. A. LINCOLN.

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[1] OR, I, XXV, II, 209. Hooker replied to Lincoln's telegram at 11 P.M. ,``I had supposed the enemy were attacking [John J.] Peck to prevent his reenforcing [John G.] Foster; but if with the numbers alleged, it must be for a more important purpose. As soon as [George] Stoneman's designs are discovered to the enemy, Peck will be relieved. The enemy have not to exceed 30,000 men between Richmond and Suffolk, including both of those towns.''(Ibid.). On April 12, Hooker had ordered Stoneman to take his cavalry force to turn the enemy's position on his left and cut communications with Richmond. See further Lincoln to Hooker, April 15, infra.

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