On 5 November 1861 , he received authority from President Lincoln , which was confirmed by Governor Curtin of Pennsylvania , to raise a cavalry regiment .
In 1861 Frishmuth became a special secret agent to the War Department at the request of Abraham Lincoln .
On 5 November 1861 , Frishmuth received authority from President Lincoln , which was confirmed by Governor Curtin of Pennsylvania , to raise a cavalry regiment .
In 1861 Frishmuth became a special secret agent to the War Department at the request of Abraham Lincoln .