Title
Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton
Description
In a short letter to Edwin M. Stanton, Lincoln writes: "Senators tell me that Gen. Mitchell of Kansas nominated for a Major General, has been rejected." Lincoln proposes Thomas Ewing of Kansas be appointed in his place: "Please send me the nomination."
Creator
Lincoln, Abraham
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1863-03-11
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
300036
T1863.03.11
207329
Has Version
Basler supp 1:181
Transcription
Executive Mansion Washington, March 11, 1863
Hon. Sec. of War My dear Sir Senators tell me that Gen. Mitchell of Kansas, nominated for Major General, has been rejected- I now propose that Thomas Ewing, Jr. of Kansas, be made a Brigadier General.Please send me the nomination. Yours truly, A. Lincoln
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
paper and ink
1 p
21 x 13 cm