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, RPB. General Butler telegraphed Lincoln on December 30: ``Jacob Bowers was sentenced to imprisonment for life by Genl. Order No. 37, from these Head Qrs which sentence was approved by me Nov. 24th. for desertion. I now believe that he simply acted under a misapprehension of his duty, being a German not understanding his duty. Please permit me to remit this sentence if he returns to duty and re enlists during the war. I suppose I have the power now to do so but the papers are in Washington. This is the first time I have ever asked you to pardon any body.'' (DLC-RTL).