The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI (Chap. 2.194) lyrics
by Abraham Lincoln
Telegram To General J. M. Schofield
Washington, D.C. July 22, 1863
MAJOR GENERAL SCHOFIELD, St. Louis, Mo.:
The following despatch has been placed in my hands. Please look to the subject of it.
LEXINGTON, Mo., JULY 21, 1863 HON. S C. POMEROY: Under Orders No.63 the sheriff is arresting slaves of rebels inside our lines, and returning them in great numbers. Can he do it? Answer. GOULD.
A. LINCOLN