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The Daily Dispatch: March 6, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
Another speech from the PresidentAddresses of Gen. Scott and Ex-Sec'y Holt. Washington, March 5. --Several State delegations called on Mr. Lincoln this morning to pay their respects. The most prominent among them were those from Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. The former (as did the latter,) assembled in the East-room, Mr. Lincoln excused himself from further remarks on account of pressing business, and retired without more ceremony than a farewell bow. Gen. Scott and Secretary Holt were also visited. To the greetings of the Pennsylvania delegation Gen. Scott made a brief, patriotic and friendly speech. Mr. Holt expressed himself hot were also visited. To the greetings of the Pennsylvania delegation Gen. Scott made a brief, patriotic and friendly speech. Mr. Holt expressed himself honored by the visit, and regretted that the brief time be had occupied the War Department had not enabled him to do more for his country in this, the time of its troubles.