Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI Chap. 2.117

Telegram To General U.S. Grant. War Department, June 2, 1863. MAJOR-GENERAL GRANT, Vicksburg, via Memphis: Are you in communication with General Banks? Is he coming toward you or going farther off? Is there or has there been anything to hinder his coming directly to you by water from Alexandria? A. LINCOLN.