Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII Chap. 3.33

Telegram To Lieutenant-Colonel Glenn. Executive Mansion, Washington, February 7, 1865. LIEUTENANT-COLONEL GLENN, Commanding Post at Henderson, Ky.: Complaint is made to me that you are forcing negroes into the military service, and even torturing them—riding them on rails and the like to extort their consent. I hope this may be a mistake. The like must not be done by you, or any one under you. You must not force negroes any more than white men. Answer me on this. A. LINCOLN.