Address to the envoy from
the Hawaiian
islands,

June 11, 1864.

Sir:—­In every light in which the State of the Hawaiian Islands can be contemplated, it is an object of profound interest for the United States.  Virtually it was once a colony.  It is now a near and intimate neighbor.  It is a haven of shelter and refreshment for our merchants, fishermen, seamen, and other citizens, when on their lawful occasions they are navigating the eastern seas and oceans.  Its people are free, and its laws, language, and religion are largely the fruit of our own teaching and example.  The distinguished part which you, Mr. Minister, have acted in the history of that interesting country, is well known here.  It gives me pleasure to assure you of my sincere desire to do what I can to render now your sojourn in the United States agreeable to yourself, satisfactory to your sovereign, and beneficial to the Hawaiian people.

REMARKS TO AN OHIO REGIMENT,

June 11, 1864.

Soldiers!  I understand you have just come from Ohio; come to help us in this the nation’s day of trial, and also of its hopes.  I thank you for your promptness in responding to the call for troops.  Your services were never needed more than now.  I know not where you are going.  You may stay here and take the places of those who will be sent to the front, or you may go there yourselves.  Wherever you go I know you will do your best.  Again I thank you.  Good-by.

Telegram to general L. Thomas. 
Executive Mansion, Washington, June 13, 1864.

Major-general Thomas, Louisville, Kentucky: 

Complaint is made to me that in the vicinity of Henderson, our militia is seizing negroes and carrying them off without their own consent, and according to no rules whatever, except those of absolute violence.  I wish you would look into this and inform me, and see that the making soldiers of negroes is done according to the rules you are acting upon, so that unnecessary provocation and irritation be avoided.

A. Lincoln.

Telegram to Thomas Webster. 
Washington, D. C., June 13, 1864.

Thomas Webster, Philadelphia: 

Will try to leave here Wednesday afternoon, say at 4 P.M., remain till Thursday afternoon and then return.  This subject to events.

A. Lincoln.

Telegram to general U. S. Grant. 
Washington, June 15, 1864. 7 A.M.

Lieutenant-general grant,
Headquarters Army of the Potomac: 

I have just received your dispatch of 1 P.M. yesterday.  I begin to see it:  you will succeed.  God bless you all.