To Robert B. Mitchell1Jump to section
at Nashville, Tenn. Washington, April 11. 1863.
Is there a soldier by the name of ``John R. Minnick'' of Wynkoop's Cavalry, under sentence of death, by a Court-Martial, or
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Is there a soldier by the name of ``John R. Minnick'' of Wynkoop's Cavalry, under sentence of death, by a Court-Martial, or
Military Commission, in Nashville? and, if so, what was his offence? and when is he to be executed? A. LINCOLN
If necessary let the execution be staid till I can be heared from again. A. LINCOLN
[1] ALS, RPB. Brigadier General Robert B. Mitchell was in command at Nashville. John R. Minick was a private in Company K, Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry, commanded by Colonel George C. Wynkoop. Minick served until discharged January 6, 1865, at expiration of his term of enlistment. No reply to Lincoln's telegram has been found.