[ 06 December 1864 ]
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Autograph manuscript
Title: Speech fragment of annual address to Congress re: reconstruction in Louisiana
One page from his State of the Union address, printed in full, Basler 8: 136-153. This fragment, mentioning reconstruction of Louisiana and Arkansas, appears on p. 148. Written in larger than normal handwriting to help Lincoln read it. With John D. Defrees autograph endorsement (docket) on verso certifying its authenticity. GLC 5805 is the following page.
GLC03252