I do not think it very probable that anything win come of this, but I have thought best to notify you so that if you should see signs you may understand them.

From your recent despatches it seems that you are pretty effectually withdrawing the Virginia troops from opposition to the Government.  Nothing that I have done, or probably shall do, is to delay, hinder, or interfere with your work.

Yours truly,

A. Lincoln.

Telegram to general G. Weitzel. 
Headquarters armies of the united states
city point, April 6, 1865.

Major-general Weitzel, Richmond, Va.: 

It has been intimated to me that the gentlemen who have acted as the legislature of Virginia in support of the rebellion may now desire to assemble at Richmond and take measures to withdraw the Virginia troops and other support from resistance to the General Government.  If they attempt it, give them permission and protection, until, if at all, they attempt some action hostile to the United States, in which case you will notify them, give them reasonable time to leave, and at the end of which time arrest any who remain.  Allow Judge Campbell to see this, but do not make it public.

A. Lincoln.

Telegram to Secretary Stanton. 
City point, Va., April 7, 1865
(Received 10.30 Am.)

Hon.  Secretary of war: 

At 11.15 P.M. yesterday at Burkesville Station, General Grant sends me the following from General Sheridan: 

“April 6, 11.15 P.M.  “Lieutenant-general grant:  I have the honor to report that the enemy made a stand at the intersection of the Burks Station road with the road upon which they were retreating.  I attacked them with two divisions of the Sixth Army Corps and routed them handsomely, making a connection with the cavalry.  I am still pressing on with both cavalry and infantry.  Up to the present time we have captured Generals Ewell, Kershaw, Button, Corse, DeBare, and Custis Lee, several thousand prisoners, fourteen pieces of artillery with caissons and a large number of wagons.  If the thing is pressed I think Lee will surrender.  “P.  H. Sheridan, “Major-General, Commanding.”

A. Lincoln.

TELEGRAM TO GENERAL U. S. GRANT.  HEADQUARTERS ARMIES OF THE UNITED STATES,

City point, April 7, 11 A.M., 1865.

Lieutenant-general grant: 

Gen. Sheridan says: 

“If the thing is pressed I think that Lee will surrender.”

Let the thing be pressed.

A. Lincoln.

NOTE ON A CARD TO SECRETARY STANTON.