To Andrew Johnson1Jump to section
Louisville, Ky. May 29. 1863.
Gen. Burnside has been frequently informed lately that the Division under Gen. Getty can not be spared. I am sorry to have to tell you this, but [it] is true, and can not be helped.
A. LINCOLN
Annotation
[1] ALS, RPB. Governor Johnson telegraphed on May 29 at 10:40 A.M., ``It is believed that the third Division of ninth (9) Army Corps at Suffolk Genl [George W.] Getty comdg had better be added to Burnside's command. We hope this can be done as it will enable him to prosecute with success the expedition into East Tenn. . . . Genl Burnside is in high spirits & confident of being able to enter the State I have received much encouragement in getting up forces & think I shall succeed'' (DLC-RTL).