| Tuesday, July 21, 1863.Washington, DC.
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W. Butler and group of businessmen interview President to obtain
privileges of trade.
Abraham Lincoln to Salmon P. Chase, 21 July 1863, CW, 6:340.
Lincoln expresses confidence in Gen. Meade "as a brave and skillful officer."
Abraham Lincoln to Oliver O. Howard, 21 July 1863, CW, 6:341-42; Hay, Letters and Diary.
Directs
Sec. Stanton
to renew effort "to raise colored forces along
the shores of the Mississippi," and suggests Adjt. Gen. Thomas as one
of best "instruments for this service."
Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton, 21 July 1863, CW, 6:342. |