Abraham Lincoln - The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI (Chap. 1.145) lyrics

To Mrs. Preston. War Department, Washington, D. C., August 21, 1862. Mrs. MARGARET PRESTON, Lexington, Ky.: Your despatch to Mrs. L. received yesterday. She is not well. Owing to her early and strong friendship for you, I would gladly oblige you, but I cannot absolutely do it. If General Boyle and Hon. James Guthrie, one or both, in their discretion see fit to give you the pa**es, this is my authority to them for doing so. A. LINCOLN.