Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI Chap. 1.251

Telegram To General Curtis. Executive Mansion, Washington, December 19, 1862. MAJOR-GENERAL CURTIS, Saint Louis, Mo.: Hon. W. A. Hall, member of Congress here, tells me, and Governor Gamble telegraphs me; that quiet can be maintained in all the counties north of the Missouri River by the enrolled militia. Confer with Governor Gamble and telegraph me. A. LINCOLN.