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To Secretary Stanton. Executive Mansion, Washington, July 29, 1863 HON. SECRETARY OF WAR. SIR:—Can we not renew the effort to organize a force to go to western Texas? Please consult with the general-in-chief on the subject. If the Governor of New Jersey shall furnish any new regiments, might not they be put into such an expedition? Please think of it. I believe no local object is now more desirable. Yours truly, A. LINCOLN.