By order of the Secretary of War: B. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant-General

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FEMALE SPY

TELEGRAM TO GENERAL BUTLER.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, February 26, 1864

MAJOR-GENERAL BUTLER, Fort. Monroe, Va.:

I cannot remember at whose request it was that I gave the pass to Mrs. Bulky. Of course detain her, if the evidence of her being a spy is strong against her.

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TO W. JAYNE.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, February 26, 1864.