The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII (Chap. 2.96) lyrics
by Abraham Lincoln
Telegram To Christiana A. Sack. War Department Washington, D. C., May 21,
1864
CHRISTIANA A. SACK, Baltimore, Md.:
I cannot postpone the execution of a convicted spy on a mere telegraphic despatch signed with a name I never heard before. General Wallace may give you a pass to see him if he chooses.
A. LINCOLN.