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Examle: while many documents signed by Lincoln relate to promotions, and these are desireable, this letter relates to a policy of great import during the war and represents a fascinating moment during the war. Additionally, it shows Lincoln's involvement in matters not only of military tactics but of strategy.
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Nathan Raab
Nathan Raab is Vice President of The Raab Collection and on the Board of Directors at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. He is a regular contributor to Forbes.com.