The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII (Chap. 1.41) lyrics
by Abraham Lincoln
Telegram To General Meade.
Executive Mansion, Washington, December 11, 1863.
MAJOR-GENERAL MEADE, Army of the Potomac:
Lieut. Col. James B. Knox, Tenth Regiment Pennsylvania Reserves, offers his resignation under circ*mstances inducing me to wish to accept it. But I prefer to know your pleasure upon the subject. Please answer.
A. LINCOLN.