The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII (Chap. 3.69) lyrics
by Abraham Lincoln
Telegram To Judge Scates.
Executive Mansion,M
WASHINGTON, March 21, 1865.
HON. WALTER B. SCATES, Centralia, Illinois:
If you choose to go to New Mexico and reside, I will appoint you chief justice there. What say you? Please answer.
A. LINCOLN.