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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 to California Delegation in Congress

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01741 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 May 1864 Pagination: 1 p. 19 x 12 cm + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 24.6 x 16.6 cm Order a Copy

Asks the delegation to take a case off his hands because he does not have time to get acquainted with it. The case referred to is not identified. Written on Executive Mansion stationary. One bust engraving of Lincoln included.

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