Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 5 [Oct. 24, 1861-Dec. 12, 1862].

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Title: Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 5 [Oct. 24, 1861-Dec. 12, 1862].
Author: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Publication: New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press; 1953.
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Majr. Genl. McClellan Washington,
Fortress Monroe--- April 6. 1862. [8 P.M.]

Yours of 11. A.M. to-day received. Sec. of War informs me that the forwarding of transportation, amunition, & Woodburys, brigade, under your orders, is not, and will not be interfered with. You now have over one hundred thousand troops, with you independent of Gen. Wool's command. I think you better break the enemies' line from York-town to Warwick River, at once. They will probably use time, as advantageously as you can A. LINCOLN