TELEGRAM TO GENERAL FOSTER. - The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 6: 1862-1863 - 577 - Abraham Lincoln

AID TO MRS. HELM, MRS. LINCOLN'S SISTER TELEGRAM TO GENERAL MEADE.

TELEGRAM TO GENERAL FOSTER.

WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, D. C., October 15, 1863.

MAJOR-GENERAL FOSTER, Fort Monroe, Va.:

Postpone the execution of Dr. Wright to Friday the 23d instant (October). This is intended for his preparation and is final.

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