Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII Chap. 2.48

Telegram To Governor Murphy. Washington, D. C., March 12, 1864. GOVERNOR MURPHY, Little Rock, Arkansas: I am not appointing officers for Arkansas now, and I will try to remember your request. Do your best to get out the largest vote possible, and of course as much of it as possible on the right side. A. LINCOLN.