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Anderson, Robert (Brig. Gen.) to Abraham Lincoln: August 17, 1863

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Year:
1863
Contributor:
Anderson, Robert, 1805-1871 (creator)
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 (signer)
Halleck, H. W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 (signer)
Genre:
authorization
Subject:
Lincoln, Abraham > 1809-1865 > Correspondence
United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865
United States. Army > History > Civil War, 1861-1865
Fort Adams (Miss. : Fort)
Local ID:
LM 96-34
Extent:
1 leaf; 25 cm.

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Abstract:
Anderson thanks Lincoln for his new command at Fort Adams, asking leave to board in Newport until he is sure his health will meet the test. Lincoln asks Halleck to meet this request (Signed endorsement by Lincoln on verso). Signed endorsement by Halleck on Aug. 18, 1863, executing this order.
Notes:
Transcript of telegram

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Restrictions on Use
Collection is open for research.

Citation

Anderson, Robert, "Anderson, Robert (Brig. Gen.) to Abraham Lincoln: August 17, 1863 " (1863). Lincoln Manuscripts. Brown Digital Repository. Brown University Library. https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:72413/

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