Maynard, Nettie Colburn, 1841-1892 · Philadelphia, R. C. Hartranft · leaf 130
the Army of the Potomac, and whowas a lieutenant in the Thirtieth N. Y. Regiment. Hehad seen hard service in camp and field, and hadnever asked for a furlough during that period. Atthis time, as his colonel was ordered to Washington onduty for a few weeks, he sent in a petition to the WarDepartment… … WE MAKE HISTORY. 89 went with his colonel to Washington. Unfortunately,the day before, he had received the announcementthat the application had been rejected, and that anorder was then at the department for his arrest for absence without leave. I stated these facts in fullto Mr. Lincoln, and said…
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 · Spiritualism
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