Abraham Lincoln
The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII (Chap. 2.96)
Telegram To Christiana A. Sack. War Department Washington, D. C., May 21,

1864

CHRISTIANA A. SACK, Baltimore, Md.:

I cannot postpone the execution of a convicted spy on a mere telegraphic despatch signed with a name I never heard before. General Wallace may give you a pass to see him if he chooses.

A. LINCOLN.