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 Samuel W. Crawford1Jump to section

Gen. Crawford Executive Mansion Washington D.C.
Rappahannock-Station Va. Aug. 28. 1863

I regret that I can not be present to witness the presentation of a Sword by the gallant Pennsylvania Reserve Corps, to one so worthy to receive it as Gen. Meade. A. LINCOLN.

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[1] ALS, RPB. Brigadier General Samuel W. Crawford wrote Lincoln on August 20: ``The honor of your company is requested at the presentation of a sword to Major General Meade, by the Officers of the Penna. Res. Corps, at the Head Quarters near Rappahannock Station, on Friday, the 28th inst; at 5 o'clock.'' (DLC-RTL).

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