Powell, L.W. (Lazarus Whitehead), 1812-1867 to Sallie A. Overton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01011.02 Author/Creator: Powell, L.W. (Lazarus Whitehead), 1812-1867 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 8, 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Encloses a pass from President Abraham Lincoln allowing Sallie and her three orphaned siblings to pass the federal lines and go to a relative in Kentucky (see GLC01011.01). States that the pass was requested by Sallie's mother-in-law, Mrs. Grant Green, and her brother Fred. H. Overton. Postscript states that a pass (not present) is also enclosed for a Miss Sarah E. Mallory of Louisa County Virginia, who will be accompanying them to Kentucky. Addressed to Overton at Fredericks Hall, Louisa County, Virginia. Written from the Senate Chamber, Washington, D.C.
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