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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[1] ALS, RPB. Burnside telegraphed Lincoln on September 10: ``You will remember that I some time ago told you that I wished to retire to private life. The rebellion now seems pretty well checked & the work I am doing can no doubt be as well or better performed by some one else so that I can now conscientiously ask to be allowed to resign if you think the good of service will permit. I shall be here tomorrow & will be glad to get an answer I look upon East Tennessee as one of the most loyal sections of the U.S.'' (DLC-RTL).

He replied to Lincoln's despatch on September 17: ``Thank you for your dispatch & I desire to stay as long as you think necessary but am very anxious to look after my private affairs as soon as the public service will allow.'' (Ibid).