Abraham Lincoln - The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI (Chap. 2.265) lyrics

Telegram To O. M. Hatch And J. K. Dubois. Executive Mansion, Washington. September 22, 1863. HON. O. M. HATCH, HON. J. K. DUBOIS, Springfield, Ill.: Your letter is just received. The particular form of my despatch was jocular, which I supposed you gentlemen knew me well enough to understand. General Allen is considered here as a very faithful and capable officer, and one who would be at least thought of for quartermaster-general if that office were vacant. A. LINCOLN.