Abraham Lincoln - The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI (Chap. 2.224) lyrics

Telegram To General G. G. Meade. War Department, Washington, D. C., August 27, 1863 9 A.M. MAJOR-GENERAL MEADE, Warrenton, Va.: Walter, Rionese, Folancy, Lai, and Kuhn appealed to me for mercy, without giving any ground for it whatever. I understand these are very flagrant cases, and that you deem their punishment as being indispensable to the service. If I am not mistaken in this, please let them know at once that their appeal is denied. A. LINCOLN.