The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI (Chap. 2.142) lyrics
by Abraham Lincoln
Telegram To General Meagher.
War Department, Washington, D. C., June 16, 1863.
GENERAL T. FRANCIS MEAGHER, New York:
Your despatch received. Shall be very glad for you to raise 3000 Irish troops if done by the consent of and in concert with Governor Seymour.
A. LINCOLN.