Abraham Lincoln - The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII (Chap. 2.70) lyrics

Telegram To General Dix. Executive Mansion, Washington, D. C., April 21, 1864. MAJOR-GENERAL Dix, New York: Yesterday I was induced to telegraph the officer in military command at Fort Warren, Boston Harbor, Ma**achusetts, suspending the execution of Charles Carpenter, to be executed tomorrow for desertion. Just now, on reaching your order in the case, I telegraphed the same officer withdrawing the suspension, and leave the case entirely with you. The man's friends are pressing me, but I refer them to you, intending to take no further action myself. A. LINCOLN.