April 5, 1864
I think the Department Commander, with his assistants, should, with reference to the public peace and security on the one hand, and humanity on the other, decide applications of this class.
April 5. 1864 A. LINCOLN
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I think the Department Commander, with his assistants, should, with reference to the public peace and security on the one hand, and humanity on the other, decide applications of this class.
April 5. 1864 A. LINCOLN