Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII Chap. 2.83

Telegram To General Rosecrans. Executive Mansion, Washington, May 5, 1864. MAJOR-GENERAL ROSECRANS, Commanding, Saint Louis, Mo.: The President directs me to inquire whether a day has yet been fixed for the execution of citizen Robert Louden, and if so what day? JOHN HAY, Major and Assistant Adjutant-General.