Hon. Sec. of War Executive Mansion June 17. 1861
My dear Sir With your concurrence, and that of the Governor of Ohio, I am in favor of receiving into what we call the three years service, any number not exceeding six additional Regiments from that State. Unless you perceive good reason to the contrary, please see Hon. John A. Gurley2Open page, who bears this, and make an order corresponding with the above. Yours truly A. LINCOLN