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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To Edwin M. Stanton2Open page

Hon. Sec. of War: Executive Mansion,
My dear Sir: Washington, March 7, 1864.

It is represented to me that General David B. Birney, who is nominated for a Major General to take rank from June 22nd. 1863, is really entitled, if at all, to take rank from May 3. 1863, for meritorious conduct at Chancellorsville. It is also represented that to make the desired change will not give Gen. Birney rank over any one who now ranks him. I shall be glad to withdraw his present nomination and make the change, if the above is a true and a full statement of the facts. Yours truly A. LINCOLN

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[1] ALS-P, ISLA. Brigadier General David B. Birney's nomination as major general was revised to date from May 20, 1863, rather than from May 3.