Abraham Lincoln
The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI (Chap. 1.37)
Telegram To General I. Mcdowell.

Washington. May 28, 1862. 4 P.M.

GENERAL McDOWELL, Manassas Junction:

You say General Geary's scouts report that they find no enemy this side of the Blue Ridge. Neither do I. Have they been to the Blue Ridge looking for them.

A. LINCOLN.