The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 7: 1863-1865 Papyras Classics

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Chapter 224

Telegram to Officer in Command at Chattanooga. Executive Mansion,

WASHINGTON, December 16, 1864

Officer in Command at Chattanooga, Tenn.:

It is said that Harry Walters, a private in the Anderson cavalry, is now and for a long time has been in prison at Chattanooga. Please report to me what is his condition, and for what he is imprisoned.

A. LINCOLN.