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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To Mary Lincoln1Jump to section

Mrs. A. Lincoln. Executive Mansion, Washington,
Fifth Avenue House New-York. Sep. 22, 1863.

Did you receive my despatch of yesterday? Mrs. Cuthbert did not correctly understand me. I directed her to tell you to use your own pleasure whether to stay or come; and I did not say it is sickly & that you should on no account come. So far as I see or know, it was never healthier, and I really wish to see you. Answer this on receipt. A. LINCOLN

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[1] ALS, IHi. Mrs. Lincoln replied on the same day: ``Your telegram received. Did you not receive my reply? I have telegraphed Col. McCullum [McCallum] to have the car ready at the earliest possible moment. Have a very bad cold and am anxious to return home as you may suppose. Taddie is well.'' (Katherine Helm, Mary, Wife of Lincoln, p. 215).

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