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Telegram To General Hooker. War Department, Washington, D. C., June 27, 1863. 8a.M. MAJOR-GENERAL HOOKER: It did not come from the newspapers, nor did I believe it, but I wished to be entirely sure it was a falsehood.

A. LINCOLN.