J. G. Foster letter September 27, 1863

Headquarters, Fort, Monroe, September 27, 1863.
His Excellency Abraham Lincoln,
President of the United States, Washington, D. C:
Sir: Dr. John P. Gray having accomplished the examination he was sent to make as to the sanity or insanity of Doctor Wright, of Norfolk, I deem it a proper opportunity for me to forward to you my convictions in the case and my most respectful suggestions.
That the homicide was a deliberate and cold-blooded murder I entertain no manner of doubt, and looking to the nature and character of the troops of which Lieutenant Sanborn was an officer, I deem it essential to discipline and proper feelings of pride and self respect among the officers of colored troops that Doctor Wright should pay the penalty to which he was sentenced by court-martial.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. G. FOSTER,
Major- General, Commanding.

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55th Congress 3d Session House of Representatives Document No. 312
The War of the Rebellion: A compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies.
Published under the direction of the Hon. Russell A. Alger, Secretary of War,
By Brig. Gen. Fred C. Ainsworth, Chief of the record and pension office, war department, and Mr. Joseph W. Kirkley.
Series II – Volume VI.
Washington: Government printing office.
1899