Abraham Lincoln - The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI (Chap. 1.46) lyrics

Telegram To General Marcy. Washington, May 29, 1862. 1.20 P.M. GENERAL R. B. MARCY: Your despatch as to the South Anna and Ashland being seized by our forces this morning is received. Understanding these points to be on the Richmond and Fredericksburg railroad, I heartily congratulate the country, and thank General McClellan and his army for their seizure. A. LINCOLN.