Abraham Lincoln actually said...

"This plan approved, with the modification that the governor stipulates that when he commissions a major-general of militia it shall be the same person at the time in command of the United States Depar..."

"The American people will hear with sadness and deep emotion that General Scott has withdrawn from the active control of the Army."

"You and any officer acting under your authority are hereby authorized to suspend the writ of habeas corpus in any place between that place and the city of Washington."

"Flag-officers of the United States Navy authorized to wear a square flag at the mizzenmast head will take rank with major-generals of the United States Army."