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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Order for Release of John Connor1Jump to section

April 22, 1864

Let this man, John Connor, go to his regiment; and upon his faithfully serving out his term, making up lost time, or until he is otherwise honorably discharged, he is pardoned for said desertion.

April 22, 1864 A. LINCOLN

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[1] ADS, NN. Private John Connor, First District of Columbia Infantry, was ordered released by AGO Special Orders No. 158, April 25, 1864. Lincoln's order is explained by a note of appreciation from Sister Emerentiana Bowden, Sisters of Charity, St. Matthew's Academy, April 23, 1864: ``Accept our heartfelt thanks for the Pardon of John Connor, prisoner in Fort Delaware, which, at our instance, you were so kind as to grant yesterday. You will ever have the prayers & blessing of the afflicted wife & four almost starving children whom you have relieved. . . .'' (DLC-RTL).

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