Abraham Lincoln
The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII (Chap. 1.52)
Telegram To U. F. Linder.
Executive Mansion, Washington D. C., December 26, 1863.

HON. U. F. LINDER, Chicago, Ill.: Your son Dan has just left me with my order to the Secretary of War, to administer to him the oath of allegiance, discharge him and send him to you.

A. LINCOLN.