To Thomas F. Meagher1Jump to section
Gen. T. Francis Meagher Washington, D.C.,
New-York. June 16, 1863
New-York. June 16, 1863
Your despatch received. Shall be very glad for you to raise 3000 Irish troops, if done by the consent of, and in concert with, Governor Seymour. A. LINCOLN
Annotation
[1] ALS, RPB. General Meagher had resigned on May 14, 1863. His despatch offering to raise 3,000 Irish soldiers was received at 5:30 P.M. (DLC-RTL). No further reference has been found.