Abraham Lincoln actually said...

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 ...

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 an...

of your military necessities you must judge and execute, but please do so in the spirit and with the purpose above indicated.

The expediency of any legislation upon the subject is submitted for your consideration.