Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII Chap. 2.95

Telegram To Governor Morton And Others. Executive Mansion, May 21, 1864 Governor O. P. Morton: The getting forward of hundred-day troops to sustain General Sherman's lengthening lines promises much good. Please put your best efforts into the work. A. LINCOLN. Same to Governor Yates, Springfield, Illinois; Governor Stone, Davenport, Iowa; Governor Lewis, Madison, Wisconsin.