The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII (Chap. 2.241) lyrics
by Abraham Lincoln
Telegram To Officer In Command At Nashville.
Executive Mansion, Washington, December 28, 1864.
OFFICER IN COMMAND at Nashville, Tenn.:
Suspend execution of James R. Mallory, for six weeks from Friday the thirtieth of this month, which time I have given his friends to make proof, if they can, upon certain points.
A. LINCOLN,