Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI Chap. 2.16

Telegram To Governor Johnson. Executive Mansion, Washington, January 10, 1863 GOVERNOR JOHNSON, Nashville, Tenn.: Yours received. I presume the remains of Captain Todd are in the hands of his family and friends, and I wish to give no order on the subject; but I do wish your opinion of the effects of the late battles about Murfreesborough upon the prospects of Tennessee. A. LINCOLN.