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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 to Mary Todd Lincoln

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02793.034 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 March 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Addresses his wife as "Dear Mother." Sends a draft for $50 and states that any merchant in New York will give her money for it. Written on Executive Mansion stationery.

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