Unknown to Abraham Lincoln, June 13, 1862
HEADQUARTERS MOUNTAIN DEPARTMENT, Mount Jackson, June 13, 1862. I think General Shields’ position at Luray very much exposed. If you will direct him to join me here I will cover…
HEADQUARTERS MOUNTAIN DEPARTMENT, Mount Jackson, June 13, 1862. I think General Shields’ position at Luray very much exposed. If you will direct him to join me here I will cover…
Mount Jackson, Va., June 12, 1862. I arrived at this place to-day. My officers have been so much engaged with marching duties since the battle of the 8th, at Cross…
Wardensville, May 31, 1862. Your telegram of 31st [30th?] received. Main column at this place. Roads heavy and weather terrible. Heavy storm of rain most of yesterday and all last…
: HEADQUARTERS MOUNTAIN DEPARTMENT, On the march, May 25, 1862. Dispatch received. Our army will do the best to answer your expectations. J. O. FREMONT, Major-General, Commanding. President LINCOLN.
HEADQUARTERS MOUNTAIN DEPARTMENT, Franklin, May 24, 1862. Your telegram received at 5 o’clock this afternoon. Will move as ordered, and operate against the enemy in such way to afford prompt…
Rapidan, Va., March 25, 1862. His Excellency the PRESIDENT : Siz: I have just received the inclosed letter from General Jackson. He evidently attacked the enemy under a misapprehension as…
HEADQUARTERS MOUNTAIN DEPARTMENT, Wheeling, Va., April 21, 1862. To His Excellency ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President of the United States : Sir: In answer to a telegram from the Secretary of War,…
Saint Louis, January 7, 1862. ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President, Washington: I have asked General Buell to designate a day for a demonstration to assisthim. Itis alll can do till I get…
Louisville, Ky., January 6, 1862. ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President of the United States : . Str: Ihave the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your exeellencyâs letter of the Ist instant*…
September 22, 1861. : ; Saint Louis, September 22, 1861.. A. LINCOLN, President, Washington : 3 Your dispatch received. I have immediately ordered Captain Foote with gunboat to dislodge the…