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[1] AD, DLC-RTL. The date of this memorandum has been supplied on the basis of the fact that its content seems to be closely linked with Lincoln's letter to Abram Wakeman, infra. It seems possible that Wakeman may have furnished Lincoln the information concerning the Clay platform in his interview with the president, although the platform and ``Address'' were not generally known at this time. In any event, Lincoln's memorandum must have been written prior to August 29, when the Democratic National Convention assembled.