circa 26 December 1863
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
Autograph note signed
Title: [Order for Daniel Linder]
Lincoln proclaimed a pardon possibility for rebellious soldiers December 8, 1863, in his annual message to Congress. Daniel Linder, son of Usher F. Linder, an old friend of Lincoln in Chicago, was freed on Dec. 26, the date assumed for this document.
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