The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII (Chap. 2.161) lyrics
by Abraham Lincoln
Telegram To General U. S. Grant.
Executive Mansion, Washington, August 17, 1864.
LIEUTENANT-GENERAL GRANT, City Point, Va.:
I have seen your despatch expressing your unwillingness to break your hold where you are. Neither am I willing. Hold on with a bulldog grip, and chew and choke as much as possible.
A. LINCOLN.