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Profile view of Lincoln's 2nd Secretary of the Treasury, 1864

1861 ca.

Fessenden, William Pitt, 1806-1869

Graphite inscription on verso "Given by S.S. Feb. 1861" "Fessenden."

GLC05111.02.0086
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Signature

W. P. Fessenden

1815-1860

Fessenden, William Pitt, 1806-1869

GLC05603.02.03
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Autograph letter signed

to Ira Perley

23 May 1863

Fessenden, William Pitt, 1806-1869

States he cannot promise to attend an event, because of his poor health. His health has forced him to "abstain from all public speaking," and prevents him from "going abroad."

GLC02490.06
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Autograph letter signed

to James W. Grimes

24 July 1864

Fessenden, William Pitt, 1806-1869

Worries about the defense of Washington and discusses his new position as Secretary of the Treasury. The state of the treasury is bad, his task is very complicated, and his health makes the problem worse. Worries about the safety of Washington, the...

GLC05603.01.01
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Photograph signed

Carte de visite bust portrait by Mathew Brady

1861 ca.

Fessenden, William Pitt, 1806-1869

Vignette bust profile with signature beneath the image.

GLC05604.04

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