Abraham Lincoln - The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII (Chap. 1.29) lyrics

Telegram To E. P. Evans. Executive Mansion, Washington, D. C., November 23, 1863. E. P. EVANS, West Union, Adams County, Ohio: Yours to Governor Chase in behalf of John A Welch is before me. Can there be a worse case than to desert and with letters persuading others to desert? I cannot interpose without a better showing than you make. When did he desert? when did he write the letters? A. LINCOLN.