Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII Chap. 2.7

Telegram To Governor Brough. Executive Mansion, Washington, January 15, 1864. GOVERNOR BROUGH, Columbus, Ohio: If Private William G. Toles, of Fifty-ninth Ohio Volunteers, returns to his regiment and faithfully serves out his term, he is fully pardoned for all military offenses prior to this. A. LINCOLN.