Abraham Lincoln - The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI (Chap. 1.124) lyrics

To Solomon Foot. Executive Mansion, Washington, July 15, 1862. HON. SOLOMON FOOT, President pro tempore of the Senate. SIR:—Please inform the Senate that I shall be obliged if they will postpone the adjournment at least one day beyond the time which I understand to be now fixed for it. Your obedient servant, A. LINCOLN. [The same message was addressed to Hon. Galusha A. Grow Speaker of the House of Representatives.]