Here is a paper with which, if I cannot whip Bobbie Lee, I will be willing to go home!

I find myself in a new and strange position here: President, cabinet, Gen. Scott, and all deferring to me. By some strange operation of magic I seem to have become the power of the land.

The Union, which can alone insure internal peace, and external security to each State, Must and Shall be Preserved, cost what it may in time, treasure, and blood.

Conscious of my own weakness, I can only seek fervently the guidance of the Ruler of the Universe, and, relying on His all-powerful aid, do my best to restore Union and peace to a suffering people, and to establish and guard their liberties and rights.

By some strange operation of magic I seem to have become the power of the land.

The moment for action has arrived, and I know that I can trust in you to save our country.

Here is a paper with which, if I cannot whip Bobbie Lee, I will be willing to go home!