Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII Chap. 3.93

Let The Thing Be Pressed. Telegram To General U. S. Grant. HEADQUARTERS ARMIES OF THE UNITED STATES, CITY POINT, April 7, 11 A.M., 1865. LIEUTENANT-GENERAL GRANT: Gen. Sheridan says: "If the thing is pressed I think that Lee will surrender." Let the thing be pressed. A. LINCOLN.