Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 2 [Sept. 3, 1848-Aug. 21, 1858].

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Title: Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 2 [Sept. 3, 1848-Aug. 21, 1858].
Author: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Publication: New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press; 1953.
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To Isaac Onstott1Jump to section

Dear Isaac: Springfield, Oct. 14. 1849

I have but a moment to say your letter is received; and that when a Petition comes to me in relation to your Post-Master it shall be attended to at once. Give my respects to your father and mother, and believe me ever: Your friend A. LINCOLN

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[1] ALS, owned by John Onstott, Petersburg, Illinois. Isaac Onstott was the son of Lincoln's old friend Henry Onstott, the village cooper at New Salem. Isaac was interested in the postmastership at Havana, Illinois.

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