To Oliver P. Morton1Jump to section
Indianapolis. July 18. 1863.
What do you remember about the case of John O. Brown, convicted of mutinous conduct & sentenced to death? What do you desire about it? A. LINCOLN
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[1] ALS, RPB. See Lincoln's order of April 1, supra. Governor Morton replied on July 20, ``My recollection in case of Jno O Brown is that he was released Unconditionally pardoned & discharged from the service I asked that he be pardoned'' (DLC-RTL).