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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05617 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 7 July 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 22.7 cm Order a Copy

Calling for 1767 troops to fulfill the first part of the draft quota for the 29th District of New York. Partially printed document filled-out by Lincoln. Signed seven days before the New York draft riots. With dough seal.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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