Hon. Sec. of War. Executive Mansion,
Sir: Washington, Oct. 24, 1863.
Sir: Washington, Oct. 24, 1863.
It is said to me that Slaughter Bradford is in the Old Capitol prison, as is believed, because he was met upon the road by our
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It is said to me that Slaughter Bradford is in the Old Capitol prison, as is believed, because he was met upon the road by our
troops, as they came from Culpepper ten days ago, when, if left alone, he might have met the enemy and given information. If this is true he should be liberated.
What is known about the case? A. LINCOLN