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[1] AES, ORB. Lincoln's endorsement is written on an order from Major General Christopher C. Augur's headquarters, Department of Washington, July 3, 1864: ``If his Excellency the president of the U.S. wishes an escort, Lt. [James B.] Jameson will furnish it keeping the old Es. of his Co. at its present location.'' In December, 1863, Governor David Tod organized the Union Light Guard, Ohio Cavalry, as a bodyguard for the president. Stanton assigned the unit to guard the Executive Mansion, War Office, and Treasury Building.