Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 6 [Dec. 13, 1862-Nov. 3, 1863].

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Title: Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 6 [Dec. 13, 1862-Nov. 3, 1863].
Author: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Publication: New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press; 1953.
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To William A. Buckingham1Jump to section

Gov. Buckingham Executive Mansion, Washington,
Hartford, Conn. May 27. 1863. [2:50 P.M.]

The execution of Warren Whitmarch is hereby respited or suspended, until further order from me, he to be held in safe custody meanwhile. On receiving this, notify me. A. LINCOLN.

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[1] ALS, RPB. Governor Buckingham's telegram, received at 9:45 A.M., is as follows:

``Warren Whitmarch is condemned to be shot at New London on friday next for desertion.

``I trust he will be reprieved until a full investigation can be made.'' (DLC-RTL).

No record has been found of the name as spelled by Lincoln or Buckingham, but Warren Whitmarsh of Company C, First Connecticut Cavalry is listed as captured on June 8, 1862, at Cross Keys, Virginia, and discharged on November 15, 1864, at the expiration of his term (Record of Connecticut Men in the War of the Rebellion).

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