Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Fortress Monroe” in chapter 1.5, section c.1.18.35, page 185 of Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 29.:
... Point, Va..
Say to the gentlemen that I will meet them personally at Fortress Monroe as soon as I can get there. A. Lincoln.
At the same time he sent to Mr. Seward, who had already gone to Fortress Monroe , the following telegram:
To Hon. William H. Seward, Fortress Monroe, Va.:
Induced by a dispatch from General Grant, I join you at Fortress Monroe as soon as I can come. A. Lincoln.
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