Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI Chap. 2.34

Telegram To General Schenck. War Department, Washington City, D. C., January 31, 1863. MAJOR-GENERAL SCHENCK, Baltimore, Md.: I do not take jurisdiction of the pass question. Exercise your own discretion as to whether Judge Pettis shall have a pass. A. LINCOLN.