Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 to Hannibal Hamlin
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08157 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 02 March 1862 Pagination: 1 p. + docket Order a Copy
Requesting name of Maine man to appoint Brigadier General. With Hamlin's note on bottom that Hiram Berry was appointed, served ably, but was killed at the battle of Chancellorsville on 3 May 1863.
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