Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII Chap. 2.147

To Colonel, First N. Y. Veteran Cavalry. Executive Mansion, Washington, July 25, 1864. Thomas Connor, a private in the First Veteran New York Cavalry, is now imprisoned at hard labor for desertion. If the Colonel of said Regiment will say in writing on this sheets that he is willing to receive him back to the Regiment, I will pardon, and send him. A. LINCOLN.