Abraham Lincoln - The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII (Chap. 2.26) lyrics

Telegram To A. Robinson. Executive Mansion, Washington, February 18, 1864. A. ROBINSON, Leroy, N. Y.: The law only obliges us to keep accounts with States, or at most Congressional Districts, and it would overwhelm us to attempt in counties, cities and towns. Nevertheless we do what we can to oblige in particular cases. In this view I send your dispatch to the Provost-Marshal General, asking him to do the best he can for you. A. LINCOLN.