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Maj. General McClellan

General, 

After several days in long conference with Secretary Stanton and General Halleck, the plans for the general summer offensive have my approval. It is bold, but bold action is sometimes called for. So much is dependent on these movements along all fronts of the war. For all to go as planned, delay no later than the fall on all fronts. You have asked time and again that I give you the tools to finish the job. I have given you those, and I will give you the freedom to carry out the plan as you see fit. You have my support, now go forward and show why you have earned it. My God be with you, and may Providence shine on our noble cause.

Yours,

Abraham Lincoln
--Telegram 

Brig. General Sherman

Cump,

Attached with this communique are general orders from General McClellan for your army. They are for your eyes only at the moment. Read them over carefully and reply back as soon as possible on the likelihood of you engaging on this mission.

Yours,

U.S. Grant
--Telegram

Maj. General Ulysses S. Grant

Sam,

Orders received. My staff will carry out their own studies and render a verdict to me on how best to accomplish it. With permitting weather it is feasible. I can make it. I will make Georgia howl.

William Tecumseh Sherman

-- Telegram