Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII Chap. 3.9

Telegram To General B. F. Butler. Executive Mansion, Washington, January 13, 1865. MAJOR-GENERAL BUTLER, Fort Monroe, Va.: Yours asking leave to come to Washington is received. You have been summoned by the Committee on the Conduct of the War to attend here, which, of course, you will do. A. LINCOLN.