Abraham Lincoln - The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI (Chap. 2.194) lyrics

Telegram To General J. M. Schofield Washington, D.C. July 22, 1863 MAJOR GENERAL SCHOFIELD, St. Louis, Mo.: The following despatch has been placed in my hands. Please look to the subject of it. LEXINGTON, Mo., JULY 21, 1863 HON. S C. POMEROY: Under Orders No.63 the sheriff is arresting slaves of rebels inside our lines, and returning them in great numbers. Can he do it? Answer. GOULD. A. LINCOLN