Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII Chap. 2.216

Telegram To General S. O. Burbridge. Washington, D.C., November 10, 1864. Major-General Burbridge, Lexington, Ky.: I have just received a telegram from Governor Bramlette saying: "General John B. Houston, a loyal man and prominent citizen, was arrested, and yesterday, started off by General Burbridge, to be sent beyond our lines by way of Catlettsburg, for no other offense than opposition to your re-election," and I have answered him as follows below, of which please take notice and report to me. A. LINCOLN.