Abraham Lincoln
The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII (Chap. 1.25)
To Secretary Chase
Executive Mansion, Washington, November 17, 1863.

HON. SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY.

MY DEAR SIR:—I expected to see you here at Cabinet meeting, and to say something about going to Gettysburg. There will be a train to take and return us. The time for starting is not yet fixed, but when it shall be I will notify you.

Yours truly,

A. LINCOLN.