Abraham Lincoln
The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. V (Chap. 4.120)
Telegram To General Fremont,

Washington, August 15, 1861

TO MAJOR-GENERAL FREMONT:

Been answering your messages since day before yesterday. Do you receive the answers? The War Department has notified all the governors you designate to forward all available force. So telegraphed you. Have you received these messages? Answer immediately.

A. LINCOLN.