Abraham Lincoln
The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. V (Chap. 4.112)
Message To The Senate

TO THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES:

In answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 23d instant requesting information concerning the imprisonment of Lieutenant John J. Worden (John L. Worden) of the United States navy, I transmit a report from the Secretary of the Navy.

A. LINCOLN.
July 30, 1861