Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII Chap. 1.43

Telegram To Mary Gonyeag. Executive Mansion, Washington, December 15, 1863. MOTHER MARY GONYEAG, Superior, Academy of Visitation, Keokuk, Iowa: The President has no authority as to whether you may raffle for the benevolent object you mention. If there is no objection in the Iowa laws, there is none here. A. LINCOLN.