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Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) [Lincoln endorsement]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09379.03 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph endorsement signed Date: 6 March 1865 Pagination: 2 p. ; 26.1 x 21.0 cm. Order a Copy

On verso of Philip H. Sheridan ALS, 2-26-1865, to Brig. Gen. S. Thomas, Lincoln has endorsed Sheridan's recommendation for the promotion of Captain Thomas Moore. Moore served with Sheridan at Cedar Creek, also known as Cedar Run, and other campaigns against the forces of Confederate General Jubal Early.

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