The Writings of Abraham Lincoln， 1863－1865， Volume 7
Telegram To General Hurlbut, 12-17-1863
Abraham Lincoln
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_ TELEGRAM TO GENERAL HURLBUT.
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EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, D. C., December 17, 1863.
MAJOR-GENERAL HURLBUT, Memphis, Tenn.:
I understand you have under sentence of death, a tall old man, by the name of Henry F. Luckett. I personally knew him, and did not think him a bad man. Please do not let him be executed unless upon further order from me, and in the meantime send me a transcript of the record.
A. LINCOLN.
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