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Abraham Lincoln Papers: Lincoln-Authored Documents Document mal0978600
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From Abraham Lincoln to Simon Cameron [Copy], May 13, 1861
Executive Mansion, May 13, 1861
Dear Sir - You see on the other side of this sheet that four german Regiments already raised in New-York, wish to form a Brigade, and have Carl Schurz for their Brigadier General - Why should it not be done at once? - By the Plan of Organization, I see I am to appoint the Generals - Schurz says he would, if allowed, go immediately to Fortress Monroe; and if it would be an objection that, by rank, he would command the garrison there, he would, of choice, waive that - I am for it, unless there be some valid reason against it - Answer soon
Yours truly
A. Lincoln.
[Endorsement:]
C. S. will be at 445 North 5th Str. Philadelphia on Monday 13th. and at the Prescott-house corner of Spring-Str. & Broadway, New-York on Tuesday 14th. and Wednesday 15th.
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Codex gpt-5.6-sol · Non-official working translation · 2026-09-11
D'Abraham Lincoln à Simon Cameron [Copie], 13 mai 1861
Résidence exécutive, 13 mai 1861
Cher Monsieur,
Vous voyez au verso de cette feuille que quatre régiments allemands déjà levés à New York souhaitent former une brigade et avoir Carl Schurz pour général de brigade. Pourquoi cela ne se ferait-il pas immédiatement ? D'après le plan d'organisation, je vois qu'il m'appartient de nommer les généraux.
Schurz dit que, s'il y était autorisé, il se rendrait immédiatement à Fortress Monroe ; et si le fait que son rang lui donnerait le commandement de la garnison qui s'y trouve constituait une objection, il y renoncerait volontiers.
J'y suis favorable, à moins qu'il n'existe une raison valable de s'y opposer. Répondez rapidement.
Bien sincèrement à vous,
A. Lincoln.
[Endossement :]
C. S. sera au 445 North 5th Str., Philadelphie, le lundi 13, et à la Prescott House, à l'angle de Spring Str. et Broadway, New York, le mardi 14 et le mercredi 15.
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