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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 to William Weaver Danenhower re: his time constraints & Illinois appointments

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02793.033 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861/03/25 Pagination: 1 p. 19 x 12 cm Order a Copy

Written as President. Not in Basler.

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