Washington D.C.

Dec. 5. 1861

 

Maj. Gen^l Wool

My dear Sir

                        I am urged to re-appoint Col. W. H. Allen to the head of his late regiment, he having been removed therefrom by effect of a Court-Martial finding

I am willing to do so upon two conditions—First that is lawfully competent for me to do so; and secondly that the act will have your approval.

 

Yours truly

A. Lincoln

 

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President Lincoln

            Dec 5/61

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