Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) to Lew Wallace re: asking for advice on discharge of soldier at Ft. McHenry
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06755 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) Place Written: Washington Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 June 1864 Pagination: 1 p. 25.5 x 20.2 cm Order a Copy
Regarding the discharge of soldier Thomas Washington Smith. WithANS of Lew Wallace at the bottom concerning the inquiry, responding, and forwarding to Col. Wooley.
Notes: Not in Basler. Written on Executive stationary.
Executive Mansion,
Washington, June 8, 1864
Major Gen. Wallace,
Baltimore, Md.
If you will examine the case of Thomas Washington Smith, now in prison at Fort McHenry, and can recommend his discharge, on terms, or unconditionally, I will probably follow your recommendation.
A. Lincoln
Col. Wooley-
Miss Smith informs me she has some papers not before presented in the case of his ho[norable], T. W. Smith, in custody at F. M H.
Please examine the papers, and embody them in a report to me.
Lew Wallace
(Major gen. &c.)
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