Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. V Chap. 4.59

To The Commandant Of The New York Navy-Yard Navy Dept., Washington, April 1, 1861 TO THE COMMANDANT OF THE NAVY-YARD, Brooklyn, N. Y. Fit out the Powhatan to go to sea at the earnest possible moment under sealed orders. Orders by a confidential messenger go forward to-morrow. A. LINCOLN.