circa 1864
Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818-1882
Autograph note signed
Title: to Thomas W. Sweeny
Writes that she and Taddie (Thomas Lincoln) are going to carry some flowers to the sick soldiers and asks that if he is free, will he accompany them. Remarks that Taddie is appropriating Colonel Sweeny for a horseback ride to the navy yard this afternoon. "It is sometimes unfortunate, to be a favorite, with so exacting a young man." Written on mourning stationery, possibly for her son William, who died in 1862. Written from the Executive Mansion.
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