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 William S. Bliss1Jump to section

Col. Wm. S. Bliss. Executive Mansion,
New-York Hotel Washington, June 16 1863.

Your despatch, asking whether I will accept ``the loyal Brigade of the North'' is received. I never heard of that Brigade, by name, and do not know where it is; yet presuming that it is in New-York, I say I will gladly accept it, if tendered by and with the consent and approbation of the Governor of that State---otherwise not.

A. LINCOLN

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[1] ALS, RPB. On June 16, William S. Bliss telegraphed Lincoln as follows: ``Will you accept the loyal brigade of the North I have four thousand three hundred men which are now ready. I did intend to take a thousand men from each New England state to place at your disposal. I try to serve my country My family do not expect any money from this government I will show you the signatures of all the bank officers of this city Reply immediately.'' No reference has been found indicating either acceptance of the brigade or service by Bliss.

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