The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI (Chap. 1.124) lyrics
by Abraham Lincoln
To Solomon Foot.
Executive Mansion, Washington, July 15, 1862.
HON. SOLOMON FOOT, President pro tempore of the Senate.
SIR:—Please inform the Senate that I shall be obliged if they will postpone the adjournment at least one day beyond the time which I understand to be now fixed for it.
Your obedient servant,
A. LINCOLN.
[The same message was addressed to Hon. Galusha A. Grow Speaker of the House of Representatives.]