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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Executive Mansion,
Gentlemen: Washington, January 7, 1862.

It gives me great pleasure to acknowledge the receipt through you of the Memorial of the English Friends, in relation to the matter in question between the Government of Great Britain and that of the United States of America. Although I trust that any fears entertained of serious derangement of our amicable relations have been without foundation. I cannot but gratefully appreciate your prompt and generous suggestions in the interests of peace and humanity.

I have the honor to be With great respect Your Obt Servt

A LINCOLN