The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII Chap. 3.73
Telegram To Secretary Stanton.
(Cipher.)


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC, March 25, 1865. (Received 5 P.M.)

HON. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War:

I am here within five miles of the scene of this morning's action. I have nothing to add to what General Meade reports except that I have seen the prisoners myself and they look like there might be the number he states—1600.

A. LINCOLN