The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI (Chap. 1.138) lyrics
by Abraham Lincoln
Telegram To Governor Andrew. August 12, 1862.
War Department, Washington City, D.C.
GOVERNOR ANDREW, Boston, Mass.:
Your despatch saying "I can't get those regiments off because I can't get quick work out of the V. S. disbursing officer and the paymaster" is received. Please say to these gentlemen that if they do not work quickly I will make quick work with them. In the name of all that is reasonable, how long does it take to pay a couple of regiments? We were never more in need of the arrival of regiments than now—even to-day.
A. LINCOLN.