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Lincoln, Robert T., 1843-1926 to Isaac Markens re: enclosing a piece of Lincoln manuscript

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07519.02 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Robert T., 1843-1926 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1919/05/20 Pagination: 1 p. 20 x 12.3 cm Order a Copy

"I am enclosing to you a piece of Lincoln mss which is not exciting but is characteristic. It was no doubt held in President Lincoln's hand when making the address to Mr. Molina..."

Lincoln, Robert Todd, 1843-1926

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