The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI Chap. 1.263
Telegram To H. J. Raymond.

(Private.)

EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, December 31, 1862.

HON. H. J. RAYMOND:

The proclamation cannot be telegraphed to you until during the day to-morrow.

JNO. G. NICOLAY.

[Same to Horace Greeley]