Abraham Lincoln - The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI (Chap. 1.140) lyrics

Telegram To General S. R. Curtis. August 12, 1862. Washington, D. C. MAJOR-GENERAL CURTIS, St. Louis, Missouri: Would the completion of the railroad some distance farther in the direction of Springfield, Mo., be of any military advantage to you? Please answer. A. LINCOLN.