Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI Chap. 2.220

To James Conkling. (Private.) WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON CITY, D. C., August 27.1863. HON. JAMES CONKLING. MY DEAR CONKLING:—I cannot leave here now. Herewith is a letter instead. You are one of the best public readers. I have but one suggestion—read it very slowly. And now God bless you, and all good Union men. Yours as ever, A. LINCOLN.