Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 to E. Malhiot
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01571 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Letter signed Date: June 19, 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 35 cm, Width: 22 cm Order a Copy
Signed as President, insisting that Louisiana will not be allowed to have an election until the new state constitution abolishes slavery. Demonstrates the hardening of Lincoln's attitude towards slavery.
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