A. Lincoln.

MEMORANDUM ABOUT INDIANA REGIMENTS.

WASHINGTON, JUNE 11, 1861

The government has already accepted ten regiments from the State of Indiana.  I think at least six more ought to be received from that State, two to be those of Colonel James W. McMillan and Colonel William L. Brown, and the other four to be designated by the Governor of the State of Indiana, and to be received into the volunteer service of the United States according to the “Plan of Organization” in the General Orders of the War Department, No.15.  When they report to Major-General McClellan in condition to pass muster according to that order, and with the approval of the Secretary of War to be indorsed hereon, and left in his department, I direct that the whole six, or any smaller number of such regiments, be received.

A. Lincoln.

TO THE SECRETARY OF WAR.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, JUNE 13, 1861

Hon.  Secretary of war.

My dear sir:—­There is, it seems, a regiment in Massachusetts commanded by Fletcher Webster, and which Hon.  Daniel Webster’s old friends very much wish to get into the service.  If it can be received with the approval of your department and the consent of the Governor of Massachusetts I shall indeed be much gratified.  Give Mr. Ashmun a chance to explain fully.

Yours truly,

A. Lincoln.

TO THE SECRETARY OF WAR.

Executive Mansion, June 13, 1861
Hon.  Secretary of war.

My dear sir—­I think it is entirely safe to accept a fifth regiment from Michigan, and with your approbation I should say a regiment presented by Col.  T. B. W. Stockton, ready for service within two weeks from now, will be received.  Look at Colonel Stockton’s testimonials.

Yours truly,

A. Lincoln.

TO THE SECRETARY OF WAR.

Executive Mansion, June 17, 1861

Hon.  Secretary Of war.

My dear sir:—­With your concurrence, and that of the Governor of Indiana, I am in favor of accepting into what we call the three years’ service any number not exceeding four additional regiments from that State.  Probably they should come from the triangular region between the Ohio and Wabash Rivers, including my own old boyhood home.  Please see Hon.  C. M. Allen, Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives, and unless you perceive good reason to the contrary, draw up an order for him according to the above.

Yours truly,

A. Lincoln.

TO THE SECRETARY OF WAR.