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The Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 7: 1863-1865   By: (1809-1865)

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The Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 7: 1863-1865 offers a comprehensive collection of Lincoln's speeches, letters, and other writings during the final years of his presidency. This volume provides invaluable insights into Lincoln's leadership during the Civil War, showcasing his unparalleled wisdom, eloquence, and determination to preserve the Union. The clear and concise nature of Lincoln's prose allows readers to grasp the gravity of the events that unfolded during this pivotal period in American history. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Lincoln's legacy and the challenges he faced as president.

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THE PAPERS AND WRITINGS OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN

VOLUME SEVEN

CONSTITUTIONAL EDITION

By Abraham Lincoln

Edited by Arthur Brooks Lapsley

THE WRITINGS OF A. LINCOLN, Volume Seven, 1863 1865

1863

OPINION ON THE LOSS OF GENERAL R. H. MILROY'S DIVISION.

October 27, 1863.

In June last a division was substantially lost at or near Winchester, Va. At the time, it was under General Milroy as immediate commander in the field, General Schenck as department commander at Baltimore, and General Halleck as general in chief at Washington.

General Milroy, as immediate commander, was put in arrest, and subsequently a court of inquiry examined chiefly with reference to disobedience of orders, and reported the evidence.

The foregoing is a synoptical statement of the evidence, together with the judge advocate general's conclusions. The disaster, when it came, was a surprise to all. It was very well known to Generals Shenck and Milroy for some time before, that General Halleck thought the division was in great danger of a surprise at Winchester; that it was of no service commensurate with the risk it incurred, and that it ought to be withdrawn; but, although he more than once advised its withdrawal, he never positively ordered it. General Schenck, on the contrary, believed the service of the force at Winchester was worth the hazard, and so did not positively order its withdrawal until it was so late that the enemy cut the wire and prevented the order reaching General Milroy... Continue reading book >>


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