Abraham Lincoln said...

while I can not order as within requested, allow me to say that it is my wish for you to relieve the people from all bur...

He has gone in again at Savannah, and I propose three cheers for his coming out gloriously.

I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

Fourth. That the naval forces at Charleston and their commander on that station be invited to participate in the ceremon...