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Telegram To James G. Blaine. War Department, Washington, D. C., September 13, 1864. HON. J. G. BLAINE, Augusta, Me.: On behalf of the Union, thanks to Maine. Thanks to you personally for sending the news. A. LINCOLN. P. S.—Send same to L. B. Smith and M. A. Blanchard, Portland, Me. A. L. TELEGRAM TO GENERAL ROSECRANS. EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, September 13, 1864 MAJOR-GENERAL ROSECRANS, Saint Louis: Postpone the execution of S. H. Anderson for two weeks. Hear what his friends can say in mitigation and report to me. A. LINCOLN. MAJOR ECKERT: Please send the above telegram. JNO. G. NICOLAY, Private Secretary.