Executive Mansion,
Capt. H. A. Wise Washington,
Chef. Ord. Bureau Navy Department Oct. 21, 1863.
Capt. H. A. Wise Washington,
Chef. Ord. Bureau Navy Department Oct. 21, 1863.
In relation to the new-powder, of Capt. Diller, please act upon the statements contained in the letters of Major Laidley, and Lieut commanding Jeffers to Capt. Diller, sent by me, & now on file with you, the same as if the statements were contained in formal reports, and this shall be your justification therefor. Yours truly
A. LINCOLN