Executive Mansion,
My Dear Sir Washington, September 5, 1862.
My Dear Sir Washington, September 5, 1862.
I have the honor to acknowledge the reciept of your favor of the 24th August. I fully appreciate the patriotism and devotion which dictated the tender of service of the Agricultural Society and have referred the matter to the consideration of the Secretary of War. I am very truly Your Obt. Servt. A. LINCOLN
Jas. N. Brown Esq
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