Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII Chap. 2.208

Telegram To General Burbridge. Executive Mansion, Washington, November 4, 1864 MAJOR-GENERAL BURBRIDGE, Lexington, Ky. Suspend execution of all the deserters ordered to be executed on Sunday at Louisville, until further order, and send me the records in the cases. Acknowledge receipt. A. LINCOLN.