Abraham Lincoln
The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII (Chap. 3.67)
Telegram To General J. Pope.
Executive Mansion, Washington, March 19, 1865.

MAJOR-GENERAL POPE, St. Louis, Missouri:

Understanding that the plan of action for Missouri contained in your letter to the Governor of that State, and your other letter to me, is concurred in by the Governor, it is approved by me, and you will be sustained in proceeding upon it.

A. LINCOLN.