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To General N. P. Banks. Executive Mansion, Washington, December 29, 1863. MAJOR-GENERAL BANKS: Yours of the sixteenth is received, and I send you, as covering the ground of it, a copy of my answer to yours of the sixth, it being possible the original may not reach you. I intend you to be master in every controversy made with you. Yours truly, A. LINCOLN.