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Autograph Letter Signed. Lincoln, A(braham). Washington, Sept. 1863. 1p, 8vo; light to moderate creases along old folds - light vertical crease just touching the first "L" in Lincoln's signature. To the Sec. of War (Edwin M. Stanton), interceding for the discharge of Charles Young drafted in "this district,...notwithstanding his minor age... his father, mother and a neighbor woman,..all tell me they will swear the boy was born in February, 1845. One month before the inauguration of Mr. Polk." Framed.
Property of the American Songbook vocalist Peggy King, who was aided in her purchase of this letter by her friend Carl Sandburg.