Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI Chap. 1.244

Telegram To General Curtis. Executive Mansion, Washington, December 14, 1862 MAJOR-GENERAL CURTIS, St. Louis, Missouri: If my friend Dr. William Fithian, of Danville, Ill., should call on YOU, please give him such facilities as you consistently can about recovering the remains of a step-son, and matters connected therewith. A. LINCOLN.