Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Order for Daniel Linder
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00213 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph note signed Date: circa December 26, 1863 Pagination: 1 card Height: 4.6 cm, Width: 8.3 cm Order a Copy
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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