Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI Chap. 1.108

Telegram To General G. B. Mcclellan. Washington, July 5, 1862. 9 A.M. MAJOR-GENERAL GEORGE B. McCLELLAN: A thousand thanks for the relief your two despatches of 12 and 1 P.M. yesterday gave me. Be assured the heroism and skill of yourself and officers and men is, and forever will be, appreciated. If you can hold your present position, we shall have the enemy yet. A. LINCOLN