| Wednesday, June 15, 1864.Washington, DC.
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President orders arrest of John S. Carlisle of West Virginia, engaged
in treasonable correspondence with enemy of U.S.
Order for Arrest of John S. Carlisle, 15 June 1864, CW, 7:393.
Writes Sec. Chase: "The Governor of Iowa and some of the M.C.'s have
a little embarrassment about the removal of a Mr. [Robert J.]
Atkinson, in your department, . . . Please help me a little. If you
will write me a note that you do not wish Atkinson removed, that will
end the matter."
Abraham Lincoln to Salmon P. Chase, 15 June 1864, CW, 7:392.
Telegraphs Gen. Grant: "Have just read your despatch of 1 P.M.
yesterday. I begin to see it. You will succeed. God bless you all."
Abraham Lincoln to Ulysses S. Grant, 15 June 1864, CW, 7:393. |