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[1] ALS, RPB. Upon receiving Stanton's instructions in regard to General Trimble (Lincoln to Stanton, July 11, supra), Schenck replied at 11 A.M. on July 12 that Trimble was still at Gettysburg:
``I do not know why Messrs. Cameron and Moorhead think it dangerous for Trimble to be brought here. The distance is less than to either Philadelphia or Pittsburg, and as to any just exasperation of loyal Baltimore citizens, he need have no fear that he will not be protected even at the scene of his traitorous and scoundrel acts.
``The fact is he intended, and it was arranged at Gettysburg, that he should come here until it was found that he would have to fare like other prisoners, and not be treated with special consideration. Gettysburg is not in my department.'' (OR, II, VI, 107- -108).
Schenck replied to Lincoln's telegram at 11 P.M., ``With due respect to Messrs. Cameron and Moorhead, I must say that I do not think there is a city in the Union where Trimble would be as little likely to get a chance for intercourse with traitorous associates as in Baltimore. He has constantly been favored with opportunities at Gettysburg, which he could not have had here.'' (OR, I, XXVII, III, 663).
General Trimble was later transferred to Baltimore, whence he was sent to Johnson's Island to remain until March, 1865.