The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI (Chap. 1.147) lyrics
by Abraham Lincoln
To G. P. Watson.
Executive Mansion, Washington, D. C., August 21, 1862.
GILLET F. WATSON, Williamsburg, Va.:
Your telegram in regard to the lunatic asylum has been received. It is certainly a case of difficulty, but if you cannot remain, I cannot conceive who under my authority can. Remain as long as you safely can and provide as well as you can for the poor inmates of the institution.
A. LINCOLN.