Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI Chap. 2.232

To General H. W. Halleck. August 31, 1863 It is not improbable that retaliation for the recent great outrage at Lawrence, in Kansas, may extend to indiscriminate slaughter on the Missouri border, unless averted by very judicious action. I shall be obliged if the general-in-chief can make any suggestions to General Schofield upon the subject. A. LINCOLN.