The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII (Chap. 1.27) lyrics
by Abraham Lincoln
Telegram To General Meade.
Executive Mansion, Washington, D. C., November 20, 1863.
MAJOR-GENERAL MEADE, Army of Potomac:
If there is a man by the name of King under sentence to be shot, please suspend execution till further order, and send record.
A. LINCOLN.