Abraham Lincoln actually said...

"It is believed that though this instrument contains no stipulation which may not be found in some subsisting treaty between the United States and foreign powers, it will prove to be mutually advantage..."

"You are also authorized to take possession of and use all railroads, engines, cars, buildings, machinery, and appurtenances within the geographical limits of the Department of the Rappahannock."

"You are also authorized to form a permanent corps of artificers, organized, officered, and equipped in such manner as you may prescribe;"

"You are authorized to do whatever you may deem expedient to open for use in the shortest possible time all military railroads now or hereafter required in said department;"