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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 "Let him take the oath of Dec. 8 & be discharged... ." [clipped from letter]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04675.19 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph note signed Date: 1864/01/14 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 6.5 cm, Width: 8.7 cm Order a Copy

Written on blue-lined paper. Ink on note and signature is smudged.

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