Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII Chap. 2.98

Telegram To General Meade. Executive Mansion, Washington, May 25,1864. Major-General Meade, Army Of Potomac: Mr. J. C. Swift wishes a pass from me to follow your army to pick up rags and cast-off clothing. I will give it to him if you say so, otherwise not. A. LINCOLN. ["No job to big or too small" for this president—not even a request from a Rag Picker. D.W.]