To Commodore Farragut.
Executive Mansion, Washington, November 11, 1862.
COMMODORE FARRAGUT:
DEAR SIR:—This will introduce Major-General Banks. He is in command of a considerable land force for operating in the South, and I shall be glad for you to co-Operate with him and give him such a**istance as you can consistently with your orders from the Navy Department.
Your obedient servant,
A. LINCOLN.