Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 6 [Dec. 13, 1862-Nov. 3, 1863].

Annotation

[1]   AES, IHi. Lincoln's endorsement is written on a sheet of paper accompanying the address presented by the Sons of Temperance on September 29. No reference has been found to action by the War Department on the request presented in the address as follows:

``1. That the officers under you shall, as far as consistent with the public service, extend all needed facilities for the organization of Divisions of our Order in the army.

``2. That soldiers in regiments and hospitals may have facilities for attending the evening meetings of the Divisions composed of citizens.

``3. That suitable rooms be prepared in the hospitals for the meetings of the soldier Divisions. Such a room as would be suitable for this object is required

for other, and perhaps more important purposes. Every hospital needs a place for public worship on the Sabbath. The same place could be used for prayer and social meetings, and for a library and reading room.''