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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 to Edwin M. Stanton re: parole of honor for Col. Basil K. Duke

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05922.01 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1864/01/20 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Also stating that "Gen. Smith will be responsible that Col. Duke will faithfully keep his parole."

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