New York, May 19, 1861.
Dear Sir:
The intelligence that the War for the Union is to be
prosecuted with emphatic vigor, and that the traitors are to be thrown back
from Washington in every direction causes general rejoicing here. We feel that
the struggle thus prosecuted, cannot be of long duration. All are confident
that the result will justify our fondest hopes.
The one drawback on the general satisfaction is the
existence of wide-spread complaint and heart-burning with regard to the
acceptance of this regiment and the rejection of that and the other.— These men
have volunteered to defend the country on its own terms, they cannot be made to
see why they should not be taken. The report that all who are efficient
and ready are henceforth to be accepted, rejoices every loyal heart. I trust
that report is well-founded; if it be not, I pray you to make it so at the
earliest moment, and thereby gratify millions beside
Yours,
Horace Greeley.
Hon. A. Lincoln, Washington.
SOURCE: Abraham Lincoln Papers
at the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
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