Skip to main content

Abraham Lincoln, April 27, 1861

 Item — Frame: SC154-WILL-021

Scope and Contents

Abraham Lincoln as President, Washington, April 27, 1861, to the Commanding General of the Army. Authorization for him to suspend the writ of habeas corpus if resistance occurs at any point in the vicinity of military lines between Philadelphia and Washington via Perryville or Annapolis.

Dates

  • Creation: April 27, 1861

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions

Extent

From the Collection: 69 Sheets (69 framed objects)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English