INT. ARMY HOSPITAL - MORNING

He's met in the antechamber by an ARMY SURGEON.

           LINCOLN

Morning, Jim.

           ARMY SURGEON

Hello, Mr. President.

           LINCOLN

Good to see you again.

They move into the main ward, Lincoln removing his hat.

           LINCOLN (CONT'D)

Well, boys, first question: You getting enough to eat?

He walks from bed to bed, shaking hands with each patient. Most are amputees.

           FIRST PATIENT

Hello, sir.

           LINCOLN

What's your name, soldier?

           FIRST PATIENT

Robert.

           LINCOLN

Robert. Good to meet you, Robert.

           SECOND PATIENT

Nice to meet you.

           LINCOLN

What's your name?

           SECOND PATIENT

Kevin.

           LINCOLN

Tell me your names as I go past. I like to know who I'm talkin' to. Kevin.

           THIRD PATIENT

Mr. President. John.

           LINCOLN

John. I've seen you before.

           FOURTH PATIENT

Mr. President...