Lincoln, Abraham, 16th President of the United States (1809-1865). Autograph letter signed ("A. Lincoln").

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In reply to a letter from Generals Lorenzo Thomas and William B. Franklin (who both wrote and signed on the other pages, dated 13 August 1861), concerning Captain Alexander James Dallas III: "I repeat that if Adjutant Genl. Thomas is reasonably well satisfied that Capt. Dallas was rejected by the Senate through misappre[hen]sion of facts, he is to be re-appointed. It is the opinion of the Adjutant General, and of Genl. Franklin, as shown by what they have written written [sic] within, that he is a good officer".

Just before the start of the Civil War, Thomas was promoted to colonel and adjutant general of the U.S. Army on 7 March 1861. On 10 August 1861, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln appointed Thomas a brigadier general in the regular army, to rank from 3 August 1861, the date Lincoln sent the nomination to the U.S. Senate for confirmation. Franklin was appointed colonel of the 12th U.S. Infantry Regiment, but three days later, on 17 May 1861, he was promoted to brigadier general of volunteers. Dallas was appointed Captain, 12th United States Infantry to date from 14 May 1861.

Slight damage to edges; occasionally browned and dusty; marked "1861".