The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI (Chap. 2.227) lyrics
by Abraham Lincoln
Telegram To General Crawford.
Executive Mansion, Washington, D. C., August 28, 1863.
GENERAL CRAWFORD, Rappahannock Station, Va.:
I regret that I cannot be present to witness the presentation of a sword by the gallant Pennsylvania Reserve Corps to one so worthy to receive it as General Meade.
A. LINCOLN.