It would have to be filed in the War Department——
Lincoln
Yes—I know. Anything else——?
Nicolay
[Handing him a large document.]
Baker's full report of the secret service on the Copperhead Societies—— He asks for the immediate arrest of their leaders—and I think he's right——
Lincoln
[Shakes his head.]
It won't do—it won't do just now—it's an ugly business—too ugly for haste—I'll look it over carefully——
[Lays the report on his desk.]