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 Whom It May Concern1Jump to section

Executive Mansion, Washington, D.C.,
To whom it may concern: August 21, 1863.

To-day I am called upon by a committee of colored ministers of the Gospel, who express a wish to go within our military lines and minister to their brethren there. The object is a worthy one, and I shall be glad for all facilities to be afforded them which may not be inconsistent with or a hindrance to our military operations.

A. LINCOLN

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[1] Washington Morning Chronicle, August 26, 1863. A committee of Negro Baptist ministers appointed by the American Baptist Missionary Convention in session at the First Colored Baptist Church interviewed the president to present the request. ``The President then made some interesting remarks, after which he presented the chairman'' with the letter (ibid.).

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