Abraham Lincoln - The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII (Chap. 1.46) lyrics

Telegram To General Hurlbut. [Cipher.] EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, D. C., December 17, 1863. MAJOR-GENERAL HURLBUT, Memphis, Tenn.: I understand you have under sentence of d**h, a tall old man, by the name of Henry F. Luckett. I personally knew him, and did not think him a bad man. Please do not let him be executed unless upon further order from me, and in the meantime send me a transcript of the record. A. LINCOLN.