The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII (Chap. 1.54) lyrics
by Abraham Lincoln
Telegram To General Butler.
Executive Mansion, Washington, D. C., December 30, 1863.
MAJOR-GENERAL BUTLER, Fort Monroe, Va.:
Jacob Bowers is fully pardoned for past offence, upon condition that he returns to duty and re-enlists for three years or during the war.
A. LINCOLN.