Abraham Lincoln actually said...

"I have the honor to transmit a communication from the Secretary of War, accompanied by reports from the General in Chief of the Army and the Commissary-General of Prisoners relative to the subject-mat..."

"It is hereby ordered, That all orders and records relating to the Missouri troops shall be open to the inspection of the general assembly of Missouri or of persons commissioned by it."

"The executive buildings at the seat of the Government be draped in mourning for the period of fourteen days in honor of his memory as a prudent and loyal counselor and a faithful and effective coadjut..."

"The Secretary of State will communicate a copy of this order to the family of the deceased, together with proper expressions of the profound sympathy of the President and the heads of Departments in t..."