The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI (Chap. 1.63) lyrics
by Abraham Lincoln
Telegram To Governor Johnson.
[Cipher.]
Washington, June 9, 1862.
HON. ANDREW JOHNSON, Nashville, 'Tennessee:
Your despatch about seizing seventy rebels to exchange for a like number of Union men was duly received. I certainly do not disapprove the proposition.
A. LINCOLN.