Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. V Chap. 4.114

Message To The House Of Representatives TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: In answer to the resolution of the House of Representatives of yesterday, requesting information regarding the imprisonment of loyal citizens of the United States by the forces now in rebellion against this government, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, and the copy of a telegraphic despatch by which it was accompanied. A. LINCOLN. WASHINGTON, August 2, 1861.