Letter to Abraham Lincoln from Arthur O. Brickman

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Description:

This letter was written by Arthur O. Brickman to Abraham Lincoln regarding his appointment as Chaplain to First Maryland Regiment of Cavalry. Brickman had been elected to this role, but, due to circumstances, was not mustered. He had been serving in this role unofficially, and is requesting that Lincoln appoint him to the role. Brickman refers to other men involved in this issue, including Major General John A. Dix and General Simon Cameron. Brickman also describes his pro-Union activities during the riots in Baltimore, Maryland, which began April 22, 1861.

Date Issued:

1862-01-08T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Wayne State University. Libraries

Collection:

Abraham Lincoln Letters

Place:

United States, United States, Pennsylvania, Baltimore (Md.), and Maryland

Subject Topic:

History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Chaplains, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military personnel, Union, and History

Subject Name:

Dix, John A., (John Adams), 1798-1879, Cameron, Simon, and 1799-1899

Subject Genre:

Anecdotes

Format:

letters (correspondence)

Language:

eng

Rights:

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URL:

http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:LincolnLettersFHC236830