Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI Chap. 1.245

Telegram To General H. H. Sibley. Executive Mansion, Washington, December 16, 1862. BRIG. GEN. H. H. SIBLEY, Saint Paul, Minn.: As you suggest, let the executions fixed for Friday the 19th instant be postponed to, and be done on, Friday the 26th instant. A. LINCOLN. (Private.) Operator please send this very carefully and accurately. A. L.