Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI Chap. 2.271

Telegram To General Mccallum. War Department, Washington, D. C., September 25, 1863. GENERAL McCALLUM, Alexandria, Va.: I have sent to General Meade, by telegraph, to suspend the execution of Daniel Sullivan of Company F, Thirteenth Massachusetts, which was to be to-day, but understanding there is an interruption on the line, may I beg you to send this to him by the quickest mode in your power? A. LINCOLN.