The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII (Chap. 2.7) lyrics
by Abraham Lincoln
Telegram To Governor Brough. Executive Mansion, Washington, January 15,
1864.
GOVERNOR BROUGH, Columbus, Ohio:
If Private William G. Toles, of Fifty-ninth Ohio Volunteers, returns to his regiment and faithfully serves out his term, he is fully pardoned for all military offenses prior to this.
A. LINCOLN.