Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI Chap. 1.194

TELEGRAM TO GENERAL Mcclellan. EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, October 7, 1862. MAJOR-GENERAL McCLELLAN, Hdqs. Army of the Potomac: You wish to see your family and I wish to oblige you. It might be left to your own discretion; certainly so, if Mrs. M. could meet you here at Washington. A. LINCOLN.