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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To George G. Meade1Jump to section

Major General Meade Executive Mansion,
Army of the Potomac Washington, Dec. 26, 1863.

If Christopher Delker of the 61st. Penn. Vols. is under sentence of death, do not execute him till further order.

Whenever it shall be quite convenient I shall be glad to have a conference with you about this class of cases. A. LINCOLN

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[1] ALS, owned by Robert B. Davis, Bridgeport, Connecticut. Meade's reply to Lincoln's telegram was received at 10:05 P.M.: ``The sentence in the case of private Christopher Delker 61st. Penna. Vols tried for desertion was forfeiture of pay & two years service after expiration of his original term, then to be dishonorably discharged. I will try next week to get up to Washn. and confer with you as you request. I am quite busy now with the re enlistment of veteran volunteers.'' (DLC-RTL). The roster of Company B lists Christian Delker as returned to service and mustered out with his company on June 28, 1865.

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