The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII (Chap. 2.208) lyrics
by Abraham Lincoln
Telegram To General Burbridge.
Executive Mansion, Washington, November 4, 1864
MAJOR-GENERAL BURBRIDGE, Lexington, Ky.
Suspend execution of all the deserters ordered to be executed on Sunday at Louisville, until further order, and send me the records in the cases. Acknowledge receipt.
A. LINCOLN.