Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII Chap. 1.41

Telegram To General Meade. Executive Mansion, Washington, December 11, 1863. MAJOR-GENERAL MEADE, Army of the Potomac: Lieut. Col. James B. Knox, Tenth Regiment Pennsylvania Reserves, offers his resignation under circumstances inducing me to wish to accept it. But I prefer to know your pleasure upon the subject. Please answer. A. LINCOLN.