Letter: Washington, [D.C.], to [Richard C.] McCormick, 1864 May 16.

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Letter: Washington, [D.C.], to [Richard C.] McCormick, 1864 May 16.

McCormick's affairs have been referred to the War Department by President Lincoln. Describes war-time Washington, D.C, mentions U.S. Grant's victories.

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