Selected Correspondance of Abraham Lincoln 1863 Telegram To General Hooker
by Abraham Lincoln
WASHINGTON, D.C. June 9, 1863
MAJOR-GENERAL HOOKER:
I am told there are 50 incendiary shells here at the arsenal made to
fit the 100 pounder Parrott gun now with you. If this be true would
you like to have the shells sent to you?