The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. V (Chap. 4.82) lyrics
by Abraham Lincoln
To The Secretary Of War,
Executive Mansion, May 21, 1861
HON. SECRETARY OF WAR. MY DEAR SIR:—Why cannot Colonel Small's Philadelphia regiment be received? I sincerely wish it could. There is something strange about it. Give these gentlemen an interview, and take their regiment.
Yours truly,
A. LINCOLN.