Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII Chap. 2.170

Order Concerning Cotton. Executive Mansion, Washington, August 31, 1864. Any person or persons engaged in bringing out cotton, in strict conformity with authority given by W. P. Fessenden, Secretary of the United States Treasury, must not be hindered by the War, Navy, or any other Department of the Government, or any person engaged under any of said Departments. A. LINCOLN.