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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 to Edwin M. Stanton re: urging recruitment of black troops in Kentucky

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07600 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1864/03/28 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25.4 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Asking for recruitment to be in a manner "Free from collateral embarassments" for Kentucky's Governor: "I think these requests of the Governor are reasonable; and I shall be obliged, if you will give him a full hearing, and do the best you can to effect these objects."

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