Annotation
[1] AES, NHi. Lincoln's endorsement is written on a note from Stanton, misdated May 5, 1862, as follows:
``Ingalls despatch was sent from U S Ford the extreme point to which the telegraph wire extends. It is as follows
`` `5.10 PM US. Ford May 4
`` `Col D H Rucker
`` `Ship no more horses or other stores until further notice. Please advise Capt [William] Stoddard & [Colin B.] Ferguson (Quarter Masters at Alexandria) My reasons are good.
RUFUS INGALLS.
Chf Q M'
``There is nothing else new. Yours truly EMS''