Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII Chap. 2.236

Telegram To Officer In Command At Chattanooga. Executive Mansion, WASHINGTON, December 16, 1864 OFFICER IN COMMAND At Chattanooga, Tenn.: It is said that Harry Walters, a private in the Anderson cavalry, is now and for a long time has been in prison at Chattanooga. Please report to me what is his condition, and for what he is imprisoned. A. LINCOLN.