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Alden, William H., 1844-? to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02831.25 Author/Creator: Alden, William H., 1844-? Place Written: Tackett Station Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 April 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 22 cm Order a Copy

He has been enjoying the papers he receives. He is trying to grow a mustache and beard. He plans to send her a gold pen for which the holder is broken.

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

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