Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 to Isaac Onstott
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03108 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Springfield, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 November 1850 Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.5 x 19.3 cm. Order a Copy
Informs Onstott that he supports his appointment as postmaster and has already written to the department about it. Onstott was appointed postmaster of Havana, Illinois, on 7 November 1850.
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