Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII Chap. 2.70

Telegram To General Dix. Executive Mansion, Washington, D. C., April 21, 1864. MAJOR-GENERAL Dix, New York: Yesterday I was induced to telegraph the officer in military command at Fort Warren, Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, suspending the execution of Charles Carpenter, to be executed tomorrow for desertion. Just now, on reaching your order in the case, I telegraphed the same officer withdrawing the suspension, and leave the case entirely with you. The man's friends are pressing me, but I refer them to you, intending to take no further action myself. A. LINCOLN.