WAR DEPARTMENT,

April 30, 1865.

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN,

Chief of Detectives, Philadelphia:

There is a plot on foot to burn the city of Philadelphia. I have communicated with General Cadwalader. Please see him.

T. INGRAHAM,

Colonel and Provost-Marshal-General, Dept. of the Potomac.

INDIANAPOLIS, April 30, 1865.

(Received 11.30 p.m.)

Honorable E. M. STANTON,

Secretary of War:

The funeral train has just arrived here safely, at 7 a.m.

E. D. TOWNSEND,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

INDIANAPOLIS, April 30, 1865.

Honorable E. M. STANTON:

Governor Oglesby informs me you assented to Governor Bramlette, of Kentucky, and four of his staff, joining the funeral party here. I have no orders that seem to apply to him. Shall he have tickets?

E. D. TOWNSEND,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

WAR DEPARTMENT,

Washington City, April 30, 1865-5 p.m.

(Sent 8.15 p.m.)

Adjutant-General TOWNSEND,

Indianapolis and Chicago:

Governor Bramlette and staff were authorized to join the train. I have just got your telegram.

EDWIN M. STANTON.

INDIANAPOLIS, April 30, 1865-11.30 p.m.

(Received 12.30 a.m. May 1.)

Honorable E. M. STANTON,

Secretary of War:

The funeral train will start at midnight.

E. D. TOWNSEND,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

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