To James C. Conkling
August 27, 2013 Leave a comment
Private War Department Washington City, D.C.
My dear Conkling Aug. 27 1863.
I can not 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