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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 to Ladies managing the Soldier's Fair

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01303 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 19, 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 26 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Letter written on Executive Mansion stationery. Lincoln alludes to the "good news" of Sherman's March to the Sea. Also mentions declining the invitation.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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