Regarding the above letter, John B Castleman wrote:
"I did not know until 1877 that in November, 1864, Judge Breckinridge had, in my behalf, made a visit to President Lincoln."
After talking to Samuel for awhile Abraham Lincoln said, "In fifteen minutes we have a Cabinet meeting and I will give you now in the strictest confidence a note only to be used in case of emergency. Meantime, from what I learn, it would be best to have that boy's attorneys endeavor to postpone the trial, for those young Confederates have caused the government annoyances and expense."
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| Abraham Lincoln 16th President of the United States of America |
(Letter transcribed)
Executive Mansion, Washington, November 29, 1864.
Major General Hovey, or Whomsoever may have charge:
Whenever John B. Castleman shall be tried, if convicted and sentenced, suspend execution until further order from me, and send me the record.
A. LINCOLN.
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General Castleman, wrote "Abraham Lincoln was tolerant and tactful, and unflinching. It is of small public interest that the writer owes his life to this great man. This will be mentioned further on, and is of no importance other than as exemplification of the greatness of Lincoln in dealing always with the smallest detail which involved the welfare of individuals, even midst tremendous public responsibilities."
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