Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 to David B. Campbell
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00965 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 27, 1848 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 26 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy
Lincoln replies to Illinois Attorney General Campbell and discusses his unpopular stand on the Mexican War. Mentions a speech on internal improvements and another in support of Zachary Taylor that would constitute the close of his Congressional career. Lincoln's speeches mentioned herein were delivered on June 20, (internal improvements) and July 27, 1848 (Zachary Taylor). Letter written on ruled stationery with docket by Lincoln.
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