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Alden, William H., 1844-? to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02831.16 Author/Creator: Alden, William H., 1844-? Place Written: Tackett Station Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 12, 1864 Pagination: 3.5 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 22 cm Order a Copy

He asks Louisa ro write to him because he wishes to have more correspondents. They have to haul their own hay and water. A mutual acquaintance started home and he expects him to see his mother while he is there.

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

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