The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI (Chap. 1.107) lyrics
by Abraham Lincoln
Telegram To General J. A. Dix.
Washington City, July 4,1862.
MAJOR-GENERAL Dix, Fort Monroe:
Send forward the despatch to Colonel Hawkins and this also. Our order and General McClellan's to General Burnside being the same, of course we wish it executed as promptly as possible.
A. LINCOLN.