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Page, Charles A., 1838-1873 to John H. Hawes

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04088 Author/Creator: Page, Charles A., 1838-1873 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Free frank Date: July 20, 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope : free frank Height: 7.8 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy

Page, writing from the Treasury Department, Fifth Auditor's Office, comments on personal matters and mutual acquaintances, mentions attending "the Inauguration," says he.intends to watch the Battle of First Bull Run, and weighs in on Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas. Writes, "By the way, I take it for granted that you are heart & soul for the war- that you have enough of the spirit of Gen Jackson for that- I take it for granted that you conced Lincoln makes a good President, as I admit in similar circumstances Douglas would- peace to his ashes." Letter measures 20.6 x 26.8 cm. Comes with original envelope free franked by Curtis.

Curtis, Samuel Ryan, 1805-1866
Page, Charles A., 1838-1873
Hawes, John H., Jr.,1837-?
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Douglas, Stephen Arnold, 1813-1861

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