On the recordNovember 14, 1862
The General hopes and trusts that every officer and man will endeavor to live and act as becomes a Christian soldier defending the dearest rights and liberties of his country.
Source
presidency.ucsb.eduEditor's note · Context
Executive Order—General Order Respecting the Observance of the Sabbath Day in the Army and Navy
Share & report
More from Abraham Lincoln
Feb 27, 1865
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Feb 9, 1865
Let nothing which is transpiring change, hinder, or delay your military movements or plans.
Feb 12, 1865
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 burdens, harassments and oppressions so far as is possible consistently with your military necessities;
Feb 12, 1865
the object of the war being to restore and maintain the blessings of peace and good government, I desire you to help, and not hinder, every advance in that direction.
Other voices in this conversation
