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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 to Edwin M. Stanton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00746 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Executive Mansion Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 20, 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

"Hon Mr. Wadsworth of Ky. wishes five hundred arms for reasons which he will explain to you. Unless you know some strong objection, please let him have them. Yours truly, A. Lincoln."

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869

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