Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII Chap. 3.51

Telegram To General Pope. Executive Mansion, Washington, February 24, 1865 MAJOR-GENERAL POPE, Saint Louis, Mo.: Please inquire and report to me whether there is any propriety of longer keeping in Gratiott Street Prison a man said to be there by the name of Riley Whiting. A. LINCOLN.