Abraham Lincoln - The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. V (Chap. 4.88) lyrics

To The Secretary Of War Executive Mansion, June 13, 1861 HON. SECRETARY OF WAR. MY DEAR SIR:—There is, it seems, a regiment in Ma**achusetts commanded by Fletcher Webster, and which HON. Daniel Webster's old friends very much wish to get into the service. If it can be received with the approval of your department and the consent of the Governor of Ma**achusetts I shall indeed be much gratified. Give Mr. Ashmun a chance to explain fully. Yours truly, A. LINCOLN.