Hon O. M. Hatch & Hon. J. K. Dubois: Executive Mansion,
Springfield, Ills. Washington, Sep. 22, 1863.
Springfield, Ills. Washington, Sep. 22, 1863.
Your letter is just received. The particular form of my despatch was jocular, which I supposed you gentlemen knew me well enough to understand. Gen. Allen is considered here as a very faithful and capable officer; and one who would be at least thought of for Quarter-Master-General if that office were vacant A. LINCOLN.