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 Edwin M. Stanton1Jump to section

Hon. Sec. of War Washington,
Sir: Dec. 15, 1862.

Hon. Mr. Covode wishes Col. Crossman to be made a Brigadier General, and I wish to oblige him if it can be consistently done.

Yours truly A. LINCOLN

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[1] ALS, owned by Frederick M. Dearborn, New York City. On March 7, 1863, Lieutenant Colonel George H. Crosman, deputy quartermaster general in charge of the depot of clothing and equipment at Philadelphia, was recommended for promotion by brevet to the rank of colonel from January 1, 1862, and to the rank of brigadier general by brevet from October 1, 1862. The promotions were confirmed by the Senate on March 10, 1863.

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