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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[1] ALS, IHi. The verso is endorsed by Stanton, referring the matter to General Ethan A. Hitchcock. The accompanying paper has not been found, but a letter from Green Clay Smith, dated April 19, 1864, is as follows:

``Permit me to call your attention to the paper I left with you in regard to the release of five prisoners---signed by myself & Mr Whaley. The Prisoners are Hopkins, Oldham, Coulter, Fretwell[?], and Emboy. These men I know, and by your own suggestion some time ago I offered this.

``Now as to my signature to the paper presented by Messrs. Grider and Harding, it was alone through politeness and kindness to them, without any purpose of commiting myself to them or their applicants---I desired to return good for evil.

``Please consider my personal claim, & let bearer . . . have the order for them. . . .'' (DLC-RTL).