Abraham Lincoln said...

Third. That suitable ceremonies be had upon the occasion, under the direction of Major-General William T. Sherman, whose...

Let nothing which is transpiring change, hinder, or delay your military movements or plans.

Say to the gentlemen I will meet them personally at Fortress Monroe as soon as I can get there.

Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith, let us, to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it...