Abraham Lincoln
The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI (Chap. 2.133)
To The Secretary Of The Treasury.
Executive Mansion, June 14, 1863.
HON. SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY.
SIR:—Your note of this morning is received. You will co-operate by the revenue cutters under your direction with the navy in arresting rebel depredations on American commerce and transportation and in capturing rebels engaged therein.
A. LINCOLN.