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
- April 27, 1861
Creator
- Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions
Extent
From the Collection: 69 Sheets (69 framed objects)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Distinctive Collections Repository