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Abraham Lincoln to Robert Anderson, Monday, September 16, 1861 (Anderson should take command in Kentucky)

From Abraham Lincoln in Washington DC

To: Robert Anderson in Louisville, Kentucky

September 16, 1861

Washington Sept 16

From what you telegraph today I think you better take active command in Kentucky at once. War Department will telegraph you about arms tomorrow.

A. L.

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