Abraham Lincoln
The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. V (Chap. 5.47)
Telegram To General G. B. Mcclellan.

Washington, April 21, 1862

MAJOR-GENERAL McCLELLAN:

Your despatch of the 19th was received that day. Fredericksburg is evacuated and the bridges destroyed by the enemy, and a small part of McDowell's command occupies this side of the Rappahannock, opposite the town. He purposes moving his whole force to that point.

A. LINCOLN.