Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 to Major John J. Key
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.045.02 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph note signed Date: December 27, 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy
A short note that reads, "The within, as appears, was written some time ago. On full consideration, I can not find sufficient ground to change the conclusion therein arrived at./A. Lincoln/Dec. 27. 1862.” Probably written in the Executive Mansion. This note was written on a partial sheet as one edge of the paper is rough.
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