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Alden, William H., 1844-? to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02831.15 Author/Creator: Alden, William H., 1844-? Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 January 1864 Pagination: 3 p. ; 13.5 x 22 cm. Order a Copy

They moved again and are about 50 miles above Yankton. There is not much to do there. He is sending her some money.

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

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