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[1] DS, DNA RG 46, Senate 38B A4. Stanton's report of April 22, 1864, is as follows: ``In answer to the Senate resolutions of April 14th and April 18th, I have the honor to state that the nominations of Colonel Hiram Burnham, Colonel Edward M. McCook, Colonel Lewis A. Grant, and Colonel Edward Hatch are not either of them made to fill any vacancy in the proper sense of that term. They are not made to fill a command vacated by any other general. but are independent nominations, and if confirmed the officers will be assigned to such command as the General commanding may deem proper. But in consequence of the resignations of Generals [Stephen] Miller, [Jeremiah T.] Boyle, and [John] Beatty, and the death of General [Stephen G.] Champlin, their confirmations will be within the number of brigadiers allowed by law.'' (Executive Journal, XIII, 501). The appointments were confirmed by the Senate on April 27, 1864.