Abraham Lincoln - The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI (Chap. 1.218) lyrics

To Commodore Farragut. Executive Mansion, Washington, November 11, 1862. COMMODORE FARRAGUT: DEAR SIR:—This will introduce Major-General Banks. He is in command of a considerable land force for operating in the South, and I shall be glad for you to co-Operate with him and give him such a**istance as you can consistently with your orders from the Navy Department. Your obedient servant, A. LINCOLN.