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Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 7 [Nov. 5, 1863-Sept. 12, 1864].

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Title
Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 7 [Nov. 5, 1863-Sept. 12, 1864].
Author
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Publication
New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press
1953.
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"Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 7 [Nov. 5, 1863-Sept. 12, 1864]." In the digital collection Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/lincoln7. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed June 22, 2025.

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To John Milderborger1

John Milderborger Executive Mansion
Peru, Indiana. Washington D.C. Nov. 11. 1863

I can-not comprehend the object of your despatch. I do not often decline seeing people who call upon me; and probably will see you if you call. A. LINCOLN.

Annotation

[1]   ALS, RPB. John Milderborger telegraphed on November 11, ``Can I speak with you if I come. Answer quick.'' (DLC-RTL). No further reference has been found.

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