October 31, 1863
Inclining to believe that this boy has been sufficiently punished in the four months imprisonment he has already endured, I have concluded to say ``Let a pardon be made out in the case['']
Oct. 31. 1863 A. LINCOLN
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Inclining to believe that this boy has been sufficiently punished in the four months imprisonment he has already endured, I have concluded to say ``Let a pardon be made out in the case['']
Oct. 31. 1863 A. LINCOLN