Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 7 [Nov. 5, 1863-Sept. 12, 1864].

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Title: Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 7 [Nov. 5, 1863-Sept. 12, 1864].
Author: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Publication: New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press; 1953.
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Page 134

To Jeremiah C. Sullivan1Jump to section

Gen. Sullivan Executive Mansion,
Harper's Ferry Washington, Jan. 16. 1864.

Please state to me the reasons of the arrest of Capt. William Firey, of Major Coles Battalion, at Charlestown. A. LINCOLN

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[1] ALS, RPB. General Sullivan's reply was received at 1 P.M.: ``Capt. Ferry was arrested for failing to enforce discipline while in command of a scout, allowing his men to straggle into private houses and commit depredations. Owing to the gallantry displayed by Maj [Henry A.] Coles comdg at the recent attack on his camp, I had restored Capt Ferry to duty before your dispatch was received.'' (DLC-RTL). Captain William Firey, Company B, First Regiment, Potomac Home Brigade Cavalry of the Maryland Volunteers, was finally dismissed from the service on May 30, 1864.

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