I am very happy to know that my course has not conflicted with your judgment of propriety and poHcy. I can only say that I have acted upon my best convictions, without selfishness or malice, and that by the help of God I shall con- tinue to do so. Please be assured of my highest respect and esteem. A. Lincoln. Geary, J. W. [Telegram.] War Department, Washington, D. C, May 25, 1862. 4.15 p. m. General Geary, White Plains: Please give us your best present impression as to the number of the enemy's forces north of Strasburg and Front Royal. Are the forces still moving north through the gap at Front Royal and between you and there ? A. Lincoln. Gentry, M. P. Executive Mansion, Washington, March 13, 1864. Hon. M. P. Gentry. My dear Sir: Yours by the hand of General Grant is received. Of course I have not for- gotten you. General Grant is hereby authorized, in his discretion, to send you South ; and it is rather my wish that he may find it not incon- sistent with his view of the public interest to oblige you. Yours truly, A. Lincoln.
