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 Benjamin F. Butler1Jump to section

Major General B. F. Butler Executive Mansion,
My dear Sir: Washington, December 29, 1862.

I believe you have a family, and I dislike to deprive you of an early visit to them. But I really wish to see you at the earliest moment. I am contemplating a peculiar and important service for you, which I think, and hope you will think, is as honorable, as it is important. I wish to confer with you upon it. Please come immediately upon your arrival at New-York. Yours very truly

A. LINCOLN.

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[1] ALS, DLC-Butler Papers. Major General Nathaniel P. Banks assumed command at New Orleans on December 16, and on December 18, Butler wrote Lincoln for permission to visit his family (DLC-RTL). See further Lincoln to Stanton, January 23, and to whom it may concern, February 11, 1863, infra.

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