Abraham Lincoln actually said...

"The Secretary of War will issue directions for the execution of this order."

"The Secretary of War and Secretary of the Navy will issue the necessary directions in their respective Departments for the execution of this order."

"It is therefore requested that on next Sunday, in all places of public worship in the United States, thanksgiving be offered to Him for His mercy in preserving our national existence against the insur..."

"In whose hands are the destinies of nations."