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

Hon. Sec. of War. Executive Mansion,
Sir. Washington, April 16, 1863.

I understand that Major Easton, Q.M. in regular Army, and now serving at Leavenworth, Kansas, is sought to be dismissed on a charge of disloyalty. The present Governor of Kansas,2Jump to section Senator Pomeroy, and U.S. Judge Williams,3Jump to section (the latter of whom I have known nearly thirty years) all say he is not disloyal, but is a worthy and efficient officer. I therefore think we better not act without positive evidence. Perhaps better wait to hear from the Governor after he shall have reached home. Yours truly

A. LINCOLN

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[1] ALS, NHi. No reply from Stanton has been found. Major Langdon C. Easton served as quartermaster at Fort Leavenworth until December 3, 1863. when he became chief quartermaster of the Army of the Cumberland.

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[2] Thomas Carney.

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[3] Lincoln's old friend Archibald Williams.

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