Raymond
You may be sure, Mr. President, that our mission is of the gravest importance. These gentlemen have brought such startling reports from their several states as to the bitterness and closeness of the fight, that they have reached a unanimous conclusion——
Lincoln
And that is——?
Raymond
That with your personality and record against General McClellan's, your Democratic opponent—the election for us is lost.
Lincoln
Your statement is blunt. But, as I have been renominated for a second term, my administration has been endorsed by our party, and the election is only eight weeks off—there is but one conclusion possible—and that is, that you should roll up your sleeves and get to work.
Raymond
The National Committee, Mr. President, has reached a different conclusion——