Note on Executive Mansion stationary: "Gov. Buckingham of Conn. is very anxious fro Col. Birge's promotion. I present the matter to the Secretary of War and General in Chief. Signed A. Lincoln. Includes a calling card from Governor Buckinghamwith note in pencil "Gov. Buckingham Col. Henry W. Birge 13th Regt. Conn. V. for Brig. General. Also carte-de-visite photograph by Mathew Brady of Lincoln bearded and seated.