To Nathaniel Hay1Jump to section
I wish to build a front fence, on a brick foundation, at my house. I therefore shall be obliged, if you will, as soon as possible, deliver
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I wish to build a front fence, on a brick foundation, at my house. I therefore shall be obliged, if you will, as soon as possible, deliver
me bricks of suitable quality, and sufficient number to build such foundation, fifty feet long; of proper width, and depth, under ground, and about two feet above ground. Yours &c.
A. LINCOLN
[1] ALS, IHi. Nathaniel Hay was in the brick-making business with his father John Hay (grandfather of Lincoln's secretary) and also engaged in a lumber business with his brother-in-law, Joshua F. Amos.