A. Lincoln.

Telegram to general G. G. Meade. 
Washington, November 9, 1863 7.30 P.M.

Major-general Meade: 

I have seen your dispatches about operations on the Rappahannock on Saturday, and I wish to say, “Well done!” Do the 1500 prisoners reported by General Sedgwick include the 400 taken by General French, or do the Whole amount to 1900?

A. Lincoln.

ORDER CONCERNING THE EXPORT OF TOBACCO PURCHASED BY FOREIGN NATIONS.

Executive Mansion,

Washington, November 10, 1863.

In consideration of the peculiar circumstances and pursuant to the comity deemed to be due to friendly powers, any tobacco in the United States belonging to the government either of France, Austria, or any other state with which this country is at peace, and which tobacco was purchased and paid for by such government prior to the 4th day of March, 1861, may be exported from any port of the United States under the supervision and upon the responsibility of naval officers of such governments and in conformity to such regulations as may be presented by the Secretary of State of the United States, and not otherwise.

Abraham Lincoln.

Telegram to general Schofield. 
War department,
Washington, D. C., November 10, 1863.

General Schofield, Saint Louis, Mo.: 

I see a dispatch here from Saint Louis, which is a little difficult for me to understand.  It says “General Schofield has refused leave of absence to members in military service to attend the legislature.  All such are radical and administration men.  The election of two Senators from this place on Thursday will probably turn upon this thing.” what does this mean?  Of course members of the legislation must be allowed to attend its sessions.  But how is there a session before the recent election returns are in?  And how is it to be at “this place”—­and that is Saint Louis?  Please inform me.

A. Lincoln.

Telegram to general Schofield. 
War department,
Washington, D. C., November 11, 1863.

General Schofield, Saint Louis, Mo.: 

I believe the Secretary of War has telegraphed you about members of the legislation.  At all events, allow those in the service to attend the session, and we can afterward decide whether they can stay through the entire session.

A. Lincoln.

Telegram to Hiram Barney.
   [Cipher.]
Executive Mansion, Washington, D. C., November 11, 1863.

Hon.  Hiram Barney, New York;
I would like an interview with you.  Can you not come?