The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI (Chap. 2.302) lyrics
by Abraham Lincoln
Telegram To W. B. Thomas
Executive Mansion, Washington, D.C., October 17, 1863
HON. WILLIAM B. THOMAS, Philadelphia, Pa.
I am grateful for your offer of 100,000 men, but as at present advised I do not consider that Washington is in danger, or that there is any emergency requiring 60 or 90 days men.
A. LINCOLN.