The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI (Chap. 2.220) lyrics
by Abraham Lincoln
To James Conkling.
(Private.)
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON CITY, D. C., August 27.1863.
HON. JAMES CONKLING.
MY DEAR CONKLING:—I cannot leave here now. Herewith is a letter instead. You are one of the best public readers. I have but one suggestion—read it very slowly. And now God bless you, and all good Union men.
Yours as ever,
A. LINCOLN.