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Coverage: United States Subject: Cameron, Simon , 1799-1899 Subject: Dix, John A. , (John Adams), 1798-1879 Subject: History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Military personnel--Union Date: 1862 Content Type: Image Content Type: Image Collection: The Lincoln Letters Collection: The Lincoln Letters-
Letter to Abraham Lincoln from Arthur O. Brickman
This letter was written by Arthur O. Brickman to Abraham Lincoln regarding his appointment as Chaplain to First Maryland Regiment of Cavalry. Brickman had been elected to this role, but, due to circumstances, was not mustered. He had been serving in this role unofficially, and is requesting that Lincoln appoint him to the role. Brickman refers to other men involved in this issue, including Major General John A. Dix and General Simon Cameron. Brickman also describes his pro-Union activ…