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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 [Printed draft call for troops from Maine]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00425 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 14 July 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Draft calling for 2,360 troops from the 3rd district of Maine. Printed with state and number of troops added in writing.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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