Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII Chap. 2.161

Telegram To General U. S. Grant. Executive Mansion, Washington, August 17, 1864. LIEUTENANT-GENERAL GRANT, City Point, Va.: I have seen your despatch expressing your unwillingness to break your hold where you are. Neither am I willing. Hold on with a bulldog grip, and chew and choke as much as possible. A. LINCOLN.