Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 [Notice of suspension of habeas corpus in Boston to Justin Dimick].
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00638 Author/Creator: Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 19 October 1861 Pagination: 2 p. + blank Order a Copy
Scott quotes an Abraham Lincoln document suspending the writ of habeas corpus, countersigned by William H. Seward. Scott empowers Brevet Colonel Dimick to do the same in Boston. Also signed by Assistant Adjutant General E.D. Townsend.
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