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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 to Joseph Holt re: trial of Simon Ready before military court

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02793.037 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1864/09/24 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Written as President on Executive Mansion stationery. Basler 8: 22. Ready has not been identified and no response is known. Joseph Holt was Judge Advocate General.

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