The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI (Chap. 2.171) lyrics
by Abraham Lincoln
Telegram To General French. [Cipher] War Department, Washington, D. C.,
July 5, 1863.
MAJOR-GENERAL FRENCH, Fredericktown, Md.:
I see your despatch about destruction of pontoons. Cannot the enemy ford the river?
A. LINCOLN.