MAY 8TH, 1862: Two days later, President Lincoln wrote Flag Officer Goldsborough: "I send you this copy of your report of yesterday for the purpose of saying to you in writing that you are quite right in supposing the movement made by you and therein reported was made in accordance with my wishes verbally expressed to you in advance.
"I avail myself of the occasion to thank you for your courtesy and all your conduct, so far as known to me, during my brief visit here."
Lincoln was acting in his role as commander-in-chief in this instance and took personal command.
--Old B-Runner
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