Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 5 [Oct. 24, 1861-Dec. 12, 1862].

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Title: Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 5 [Oct. 24, 1861-Dec. 12, 1862].
Author: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Publication: New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press; 1953.
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To Agenor-Etienne Gasparin1Jump to section

Executive Mansion,
My Dear Sir Washington, December 31, 1861.

It gives me great pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of your favour of the 2nd of December. Although the matter to which it related was decided before your letter was received, I am none the less grateful at your manifestation of kindly interest. Allow me to assure you, Sir, that our people are not unmindful of your cordial sympathy and eloquent championship. I have the honor to be Your Obedient Servant ABRAHAM LINCOLN

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[1] Copy (?), DLC-Nicolay Papers. In John Hay's handwriting, this document may be either a copy or a draft composed by Hay. Whether Lincoln ever signed or sent such a letter is uncertain. Count Gasparin's letter from Geneva, December 2, 1861, commented on the Trent affair, that although the right of search was beyond question, the arrest of Mason and Slidell on a British ship influenced the opinion of Europe as well as England against the United States.

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