Let the execution of William B. Compton be respited or suspended till further order from me, holding him in safe custody meanwhile. On receiving this notify me.
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TELEGRAM TO GOVERNOR BUCKINGHAM.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, May 27,1863.
GOVERNOR BUCKINGHAM, Hartford, Conn.:
The execution of Warren Whitemarch is hereby respited or suspended until further order from me, he to be held in safe custody meanwhile. On receiving this notify me.
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TELEGRAM TO GENERAL W. S. ROSECRANS.
WAR DEPARTMENT, May 27,1863.
MAJOR-GENERAL ROSECRANS, Murfreesborough, Tenn.: