Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 6 [Dec. 13, 1862-Nov. 3, 1863].

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Title: Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 6 [Dec. 13, 1862-Nov. 3, 1863].
Author: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Publication: New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press; 1953.
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Page 170

To Andrew G. Curtin1Jump to section

Hon. Andrew G. Curtin Executive Mansion,
My dear Sir: Washington, April 13. 1863.

If, after the expiration of your present term as Governor of Pennsylvania, I shall continue in office here, and you shall desire to go abroad, you can do so with one of the first class missions. Yours truly A. LINCOLN

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[1] ADfS, DLC-RTL; ALS-F, ISLA. Governor Curtin's letter of April 14 seems to be in reply to this letter although referring to a letter of ``the 12th instant,'' as follows: ``I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt from your own hands of your letter of the 12th instant. . . . I am urged by many of our personal and political friends in Penna. to become a candidate for relection, but the condition of my health and considerations of public policy admonish me to accept your generous offer and devote my whole energies to the discharge of my duties and the support of the Government until the close of my official term when I will be prepared to enter upon the new official position to which you have been pleased to assign me. . . .'' (DLC-RTL).

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