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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Ordering that "this man take the oath of Dec 8th" [written on back of letter]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02371.02 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Note signed Date: 1865/03/22 Pagination: 1 item Order a Copy

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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