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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 Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1864/01/20 Pagination: 1 p. 20.4 x 12.5 cm Order a Copy

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

Executive Mansion,
Washington, Jan. 20, 1864.
How. Sec. of War.
Gen. Green Clay Smith proposes that Col. Basil K. Duke may give his parole of honor to not attempt to escape, and thereupon be [struck: released] [inserted: changed] from his supposed unhealthy place of confinement to a more healthy one; and that he, Gen. Smith will be responsible that Col. Duke will faithfully keep his parole. Let it be done.

Yours truly
A. Lincoln

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