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Abraham Lincoln, April 27, 1861

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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