Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) [Gen. McClellan please see Major Wright].
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00343 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph note signed Date: 16 December 1861 Pagination: 1 card (recto) ; 5 x 8 cm. Order a Copy
Shortly after General Winfield Scott's retirement as head of the U.S. army, Lincoln writes to General McClellan, Scott's successor. Lincoln asks him to find a place for Major Wright, a member of Scott's former staff. McClellan's note on the verso, dated March 8, 1862, refers the matter to a subordinate.
Notes: Not in Basler.
Gen. McClellan please see Major Wright, & let me know, how it will be agreeable to have him placed. I promised Gen. Scott to provide suitably for his old Staff.
Dec. 16. 1861 A. Lincoln
[2] [McClellan's endorsement:]
Will Genl. Thomas please attend to this. Maj. Wright was some time since recomended as A.D.C. with rank of Col.
March 8 1862 | George B. McClellan
Maj Gen usa
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