Stanton Makes Clear That Watson is to be Respected

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STANTON, Edwin M. (1814-1869) Secretary of War under Lincoln.Autograph Letter Signed "Edward Stanton, Secretary of War, on War Department letterhead, March 26, 1862, 1pp., VG. In full, "All officers and persons in the Service of the War Department will observe the orders and discharges of Peter Watson, assistant Secretary of War as fully & absolutely as if given by myself in person." ... plus, Autograph Letter Signed "P.H. Watson" on War Department letterhead, May 24, 1862, 1pp., VG. In full, "Pass the bearer P.H. Watson through the military lines of the United Sates on public business. By order of the Secretary of War."

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