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From Abraham Lincoln to Simon Cameron, March 18, 1861
Executive Mansion March 18th 1861.
Sir: You will favor me by issuing an order detailing Lieut. Ephraim E Ellsworth, of the First Dragoons, for special duty as Adjutant and Inspector General of Militia for the United States, and in so far as existing laws will admit, charge him with the transaction, under your direction, of all business pertaining to the Militia, to be conducted as a separate bureau, of which Lieut. Ellsworth will be chief, with instructions to take measures for promoting a uniform system of organization, drill, equipment, &c. &c. of the U. S. militia, and to prepare a system of drill for Light troops, adapted for self-instruction, for distribution to the Militia of the several States. You will please assign him suitable office rooms, furniture &c. and provide him with a clerk and messenger, and furnish him such facilities in the way of printing, stationery, access to public records, &c. as he may desire for the successful prosecution of his duties; and also provide in such manner as may be most convenient and proper, for a monthly payment to Lieut Ellsworth, for this extra duty sufficient to make his pay equal that of a Major of Cavalry.
Your obt. Servt.
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D'Abraham Lincoln à Simon Cameron, 18 mars 1861
Résidence de l'Exécutif, 18 mars 1861.
Monsieur, vous m'obligerez en donnant un ordre affectant le lieutenant Ephraim E. Ellsworth, du Premier régiment de dragons, à une mission spéciale en qualité d'adjudant et d'inspecteur général de la Milice des États-Unis et, dans la mesure où les lois en vigueur le permettent, en le chargeant, sous votre direction, de traiter toutes les affaires relatives à la Milice, lesquelles seront administrées par un bureau distinct dont le lieutenant Ellsworth sera le chef, avec pour instructions de prendre des mesures visant à promouvoir un système uniforme d'organisation, d'exercice, d'équipement, etc., etc., de la milice des États-Unis, et de préparer pour les troupes légères un système d'exercice adapté à l'auto-instruction, destiné à être distribué aux milices des différents États. Veuillez lui attribuer des bureaux, du mobilier, etc., convenables, lui fournir un commis et un messager, et mettre à sa disposition les facilités qu'il pourra souhaiter en matière d'impression, de papeterie, d'accès aux archives publiques, etc., afin qu'il puisse mener ses fonctions à bien ; veuillez également prévoir, de la manière qui paraîtra la plus commode et appropriée, un versement mensuel au lieutenant Ellsworth pour ce service supplémentaire, suffisant pour porter sa solde au niveau de celle d'un commandant de cavalerie.
Votre obéissant serviteur.
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