The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI (Chap. 2.240) lyrics
by Abraham Lincoln
Telegram To General Meade.
Executive Mansion, Washington, September 9, 1863.
MAJOR-GENERAL MEADE, Warrenton, Va.:
It would be a generous thing to give General Wheaton a leave of absence for ten or fifteen days, and if you can do so without injury to the service, please do it.
A. LINCOLN.