Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 8 [ Sept. 12, 1864-Apr. 14, 1865, undated, appendices].

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Title: Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 8 [ Sept. 12, 1864-Apr. 14, 1865, undated, appendices].
Author: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Publication: New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press; 1953.
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To Edwin M. Stanton1Jump to section

Hon. Sec. of War Executive Mansion,
Sir: Washington, Oct. 31, 1864.

Herewith is a letter of Gov. Curtin which speaks for itself. I suggest, for your consideration, whether, to the extent of, say, five thousand, we might not exempt from the draft, upon the men being put in good shape to defend & give assurance to the border. I have not said even this much to the bearer, Gen. Todd,2Jump to section whom I hope you will see & hear. Yours truly A. LINCOLN

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[1] ALS, owned by Edward C. Stone, Boston, Massachusetts. Governor Curtin's letter has not been found.

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[2] Probably Lemuel Todd, formerly major in the Thirtieth Pennsylvania Volunteers.