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 John G. Foster1Jump to section

Executive Mansion, Washington, August 3, 1863.

Major General Foster, or whoever may be in command of the Military Department, with Head Quarters at Fort-Monroe, Va.

If Dr. Wright, on trial at Norfolk, has been, or shall be convicted, send me a transcript of his trial and conviction, and do not let execution be done upon him, until my further order.

A. LINCOLN

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[1] ALS, RPB. General Foster's reply was received at 5:33 P.M.: ``Your orders will be strictly obeyed The trial is concluded. Gen [James] Naglee informs me that the proceedings findings & sentence have been forwarded to you for your revision and approval.'' (DLC-RTL). Dr. David M. Wright of Norfolk, Virginia, shot and killed Second Lieutenant Anson L. Sanborn of the First U.S. Colored Volunteers, who was marching at the head of his company on Main Street in Norfolk, July 11, 1863. Convicted of murder, Wright was executed on October 23. See further Lincoln to Foster, August 28, and to John P. Gray, September 10 and 13, infra.

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