Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 7 [Nov. 5, 1863-Sept. 12, 1864].
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Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 7 [Nov. 5, 1863-Sept. 12, 1864].
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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
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New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press
1953.
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Office U.S. Military Telegraph,
Thomas Swan & others War Department, Washington, D.C.,
Baltimore, Md. July 10. 9/20 AM. 1864.
Yours of last night received. I have not a single soldier but whom is being disposed by the Military for the best protection of all. By latest account the enemy is moving on Washington. They can not
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fly to either place. Let us be vigilant but keep cool. I hope neither Baltimore or Washington will be sacked. A. LINCOLN
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