Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII Chap. 2.128

Telegram From General Halleck To General Wallace. Washington, July 9, 1864. 11.57 P.M. MAJOR-GENERAL L. WALLACE, Commanding Middle Department: I am directed by the President to say that you will rally your forces and make every possible effort to retard the enemy's march on Baltimore. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General and Chief of Staff.