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 George G. Meade1Jump to section

Private Executive Mansion,
Major General Meade: Washington, July 27, 1863.

I have not thrown Gen. Hooker away; and therefore I would like to know whether, it would be agreeable to you, all things considered, for him to take a corps under you, if he himself is willing to do so. Write me, in perfect freedom, with the assurance that I will not subject you to any embarrassment, by making your letter, or its contents, known to any one. I wish to know your wishes before I decide whether to break the subject to him. Do not lean a hair's breadth against your own feelings, or your judgment of the public service, on the idea of gratifying me. Yours truly

A. LINCOLN

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[1] ALS, NHi; ADfS, DLC-RTL. Meade replied on July 30, ``Your favor of the 27th was only last evening received. In reply I have no hesitation in saying, that if Genl. Hooker is willing to take a command under me, I shall be very glad to have the benefit of his services. I saw the other day Genl. [Gilman] Marston, who broached this subject to me, & I authorised him to say to you what I have written above.'' (DLC-RTL).

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