Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII Chap. 3.17

Telegram To Governor Johnson. Executive Mansion, Washington, January 24, 1865. HON. ANDREW JOHNSON, Nashville, Tennessee: Several members of the Cabinet, with myself, considered the question, to-day, as to the time of your coming on here. While we fully appreciate your wish to remain in Tennessee until her State government shall be completely reinaugurated, it is our unanimous conclusion that it is unsafe for you to not be here on the 4th of March. Be sure to reach here by that time. A. LINCOLN.