Abraham Lincoln actually said...

"Ordered,That Brigadier-General Ellet report to Rear-Admiral Porter for instructions, and act under his direction until otherwise ordered by the War Department."

"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."

"And I do hereby authorize and empower the said judge to make and establish such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the exercise of his jurisdiction."