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 S. Irenaeus Prime1Jump to section

Executive Mansion,
My Dear Sir Washington, Aug 23, 1862.

I have received your letter of the 21st August and the accompanying paper.

Accept my cordial thanks for your good wishes and your courtesy, and believe me, very truly Your Obt. Servt.

A. LINCOLN

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[1] LS, owned by W. E. Louttit, Jr., Providence, Rhode Island. This note is in Hay's handwriting, signed by Lincoln. Reverend S. Irenaeus Prime, editor of the New York Observer wrote Lincoln on August 21, enclosing a clipping from the Observer complimenting the president on his policy.

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