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The Daily Dispatch: June 24, 1862., [Electronic resource], Lincoln's defence of Camereit. (search)
New York to purchase or charter and arm an equal number. I directed commander Gillies to purchase or charter and arm and put to sea two other vessels. Similar directions were given to Commodore Dupont, with a view to the opening of passages by water to and from the capital. I directed the several officers to take the advice and obtain the aid and efficient services in the matter of his Excellency, Edwin. D. Morgan, the Governor of New York, or, in his absence, George D. Morgan, William M. Evarts, R. M. Blatchford, and Moses H. Grinnell, who were, by my directions, especially empowered by the Secretary of the Navy to act for his Department in that crisis in matters pertaining to the forwarding of troops and supplies for the public defence. On the same occasion I directed that Gov. Morgan and Alex. Cummings, of the city of New York, should be authorized by the Secretary of War (Simon Cameron) to make all necessary arrangements for the transportation of troops and munitions of w