Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. V Chap. 4.42

Washington, Sunday, March 3, 1861 [During the struggle over the appointments of LINCOLN's Cabinet, the President-elect spoke as follows:] Gentlemen, it is evident that some one must take the responsibility of these appointments, and I will do it. My Cabinet is completed. The positions are not definitely assigned, and will not be until I announce them privately to the gentlemen whom I have selected as my Constitutional advisers.