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It is represented that Col. Wm. Mayer, named within, was the most efficient officer in suppressing the late New-York riots. He
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It is represented that Col. Wm. Mayer, named within, was the most efficient officer in suppressing the late New-York riots. He
wishes to be a Brigadier General. I submit his case to the Sec. of War & General in-Chief. A. LINCOLN
Aug. 28. 1863
[1] AES, owned by R. E. Burdick, New York City. Lincoln's endorsement has been removed from the attendant papers. No record has been found of William Mayer's appointment.