Looking back at Lincoln: On January 28, 1864

Update on the status of Robert Gill, sentenced to death for desertion.

To Edwin M. Stanton
Hon. Sec. of War. Executive Mansion,
Sir Washington, Jan. 28. 1864.

Col. Thomas C. Devin represents that Robert Gill, now of Co. D. 6th. N.Y. Cavalry, of which he Col. D. is the Colonel, is under sentence of death for desertion & that since his desertion, he has fought at Gettysburg and in several other battles, & has otherwise behaved well; and he asks that said Gill may be pardoned and sent to his Regiment. Let it be done. Yours truly A. LINCOLN