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Alden, William H., 1844-? to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02831.14 Author/Creator: Alden, William H., 1844-? Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 11,1864 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 22 cm Order a Copy

He is well except for a bad cold. It is very cold in the house. He wonders why he does not get Leslie's Illustrated papers anymore.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Alden, William H., 1844-1918

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