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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1809 - 1865

Biographical History

Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) was a lawyer and politician from Illinois. He served as the 16th president of the United States between 1861 and 1865.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Abraham Lincoln letter

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233293486]
Identifier: Vault MSS 618
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter listing questions Lincoln wished asked of Gouverneur Morris and Solomon Alofsen at a deposition hearing concerning their roles as officers of the Sangamon & Morgan Railroad. The letter is accompanied by another document, signed by L. Stillwell, verifying the handwriting of Lincoln.

Dates: 1851
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Abraham Lincoln letter

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