J.B. Henderson

This letter, dated March 3, 1864, is from J.B. Henderson in Washington City to Col. R.T. Van Horn. Henderson expresses regret that Van Horn has been mustered out of service, and says he filed an application authorizing Van Horn to raise a brigade. Henderson also reports that "Mr. Lincoln will favor immediate emancipation," and predicts that Lincoln will win the nomination at the Union Convention.

March 3, 1864

Battle for Missouri, 1861-1865 -- Military History of Missouri and Kansas
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J.B. Henderson
Abraham Lincoln

State Historical Society of Missouri – Kansas City

Robert Thompson Van Horn (1824-1916) Family Papers (K0297): f.10, Item 6

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