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LINCOLN, ABRAHAM, President. Letter signed ("A. Lincoln") as President-elect, TEXT IN THE HAND OF MARY TODD LINCOLN, Springfield, 31 January 1861. 1 page, 8vo, tiny separation at horizontal fold, otherwise in very good condition.
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LINCOLN, ABRAHAM, President. Letter signed ("A. Lincoln") as President-elect, TEXT IN THE HAND OF MARY TODD LINCOLN, Springfield, 31 January 1861. 1 page, 8vo, tiny separation at horizontal fold, otherwise in very good condition.
"Dear Sir -- Herewith I send you my autograph, which you request. Yours Truly. A. Lincoln." During the hectic period following the election of 6 November 1860, Mary often took upon herself the duties of secretary to Lincoln.
"Dear Sir -- Herewith I send you my autograph, which you request. Yours Truly. A. Lincoln." During the hectic period following the election of 6 November 1860, Mary often took upon herself the duties of secretary to Lincoln.