Abraham Lincoln actually said...

"The General in Chief is authorized, in his discretion, to issue an order substantially as the above forthwith, or so soon as he may deem proper."

"He and his company are very agreeable to me, and while it is deemed proper for any guard to remain, none would be more satisfactory than Captain Derrickson and his company."

"These appointments are to continue during the pleasure of the President, not extending beyond the military occupation of the city of New Orleans or the restoration of the civil authority in that city ..."

"I have therefore thought it proper to appoint, and I do hereby constitute, a provisional court, which shall be a court of record, for the State of Louisiana;"