Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII Chap. 2.241

Telegram To Officer In Command At Nashville. Executive Mansion, Washington, December 28, 1864. OFFICER IN COMMAND at Nashville, Tenn.: Suspend execution of James R. Mallory, for six weeks from Friday the thirtieth of this month, which time I have given his friends to make proof, if they can, upon certain points. A. LINCOLN,