The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI (Chap. 2.206) lyrics
by Abraham Lincoln
Telegram To General Foster.
Executive Mansion, Washington, August 3, 1863.
MAJOR-GENERAL FOSTER (or whoever may be in command of the military department with headquarters at Fort Monroe, Va.):
If Dr. Wright, on trial at Norfolk, has been or shall be convicted, send me a transcript of his trial and conviction, and do not let execution be done upon him until my further order.
A. LINCOLN.