Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 7 [Nov. 5, 1863-Sept. 12, 1864].

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Title: Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 7 [Nov. 5, 1863-Sept. 12, 1864].
Author: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Publication: New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press; 1953.
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[1] ALS, DNA WR RG 107, Presidential Telegrams, I, 123. On August 3 General Butler had telegraphed: ``In the case of Edward K Snead of Norfolk who was stayed because he threatened disobedience to my orders & whose case I have reported to you by mail,no further present action need be taken as Snead has given his hand not to disobey my military order . . . & has been released to go about his business. . . .'' (DLC-RTL).

On August 4 Governor Peirpoint, unaware of Butler's action, had telegraphed: ``I learn through the papers and otherwise that Genl Butler has arrested Judge E K Snead of Norfolk Va for attempting to hold his court under the laws of the State of Virginia in that city & has him now in confinement. I respectfully ask his immediate release. Please inform me of your action in the case.'' (Ibid.).

See Lincoln to Butler, August 20, infra.