Wednesday, September 11, 1861.Washington, DC.
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President publicly orders Gen. Fremont to modify his proclamation of
August 30, 1861 to conform to Act of Congress, August 6, 1861.
Abraham Lincoln to John C. Fremont, 11 September 1861, CW, 4:517-18.
Telegraphs governors of New England states that Gen. Butler proposes
raising six regiments in their states and asks their consent.
Abraham Lincoln to New England Governors, 11 September 1861, CW, 4:518-19. |