Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII Chap. 2.28

Telegram To Commander Blake. Executive, Mansion, February 19, 1864. COMMANDER GEORGE S. BLAKE, Commandant Naval Academy, Newport, R. I.: I desire the case of Midshipman C. Lyon re-examined and if not clearly inconsistent I shall be much obliged to have the recommendation changed. A. LINCOLN.