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

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Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 5 [Oct. 24, 1861-Dec. 12, 1862].
Author
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
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New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press
1953.
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Hon. Sec. of War. Executive Mansion
My dear Sir: Nov. 13. 1861

This will be presented by Hon. Charles S. Todd, of Ky, a gentleman of high standing, as you will remember, and distantly related

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to Mrs. L. He was once ``Charge de affaires'' at Bogota, and once Minister to Russia. He will present strong recommendations from Kentuckians; and I hope you will, if possible, find some employment for him, in which he can help in our present troubles.

Yours truly A. LINCOLN

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