Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII Chap. 2.34

Female Spy Telegram To General Butler. EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, February 26, 1864 MAJOR-GENERAL BUTLER, Fort. Monroe, Va.: I cannot remember at whose request it was that I gave the pass to Mrs. Bulky. Of course detain her, if the evidence of her being a spy is strong against her. A. LINCOLN.