Abraham Lincoln - The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. V (Chap. 5.16) lyrics

To Secretary Stanton, Executive Mansion Washington, January 31, 1862 HON. SECRETARY OF WAR. MY DEAR SIR:—It is my wish that the expedition commonly called the "Lane Expedition" shall be, as much as has been promised at the adjutant-general's office, under the supervision of General McClellan, and not any more. I have not intended, and do not now intend, that it shall be a great, exhausting affair, but a snug, sober column of 10,000 or 15,000. General Lane has been told by me many times that he is under the command of General Hunter, and a**ented to it as often as told. It was the distinct agreement between him and me, when I appointed him, that he was to be under Hunter. Yours truly, A. LINCOLN.