Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII Chap. 3.86

Telegram To Secretary Stanton. City Point, Virginia, April 3, 1865.8.30 A.M. HON. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: This morning Lieutenant-General Grant reports Petersburg evacuated, and he is confident that Richmond also is. He is pushing forward to cut off, if possible, the retreating rebel army. A. LINCOLN.