The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI (Chap. 1.223) lyrics
by Abraham Lincoln
Telegram To General Blair
Executive Mansion, Washington, November 17,1862.
HON. F. P. BLAIR:
Your brother says you are solicitous to be ordered to join General McLernand. I suppose you are ordered to Helena; this means that you are to form part of McLernand's expedition as it moves down the river; and General McLernand is so informed. I will see General Halleck as to whether the additional force you mention can go with you.
A. LINCOLN.