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 Edward Bates1Jump to section

June 16, 1863

I sought and obtained an interview with the District Attorney in regard to this case, and thereupon concluded to remit the fines in this, and the case of the brother convicted at the same time, leaving the costs, and imprisonment, undisturbed. Will the Attorney General please prepare the proper paper? A. LINCOLN

June 16. 1863.

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[1] AES, DNA RG 204, Pardon Attorney, A 476. Lincoln's endorsement is written on a petition signed by Elizabeth Knowles, June 16, 1863, in behalf of

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her son John Knowles, sentenced to ten days' imprisonment and a fine of one hundred and fifty dollars for assault and battery against ``one Noble,'' who purportedly insulted Knowles' sister.