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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To Benjamin F. Butler1Jump to section

Office U.S. Military Telegraph,
Major General Butler War Department,
Fort-Monroe, Va Washington, D.C., April 11 1864.

Mrs. L. is so unwell that I now think we will not make the contemplated trip this week. Will notify you in time. Will probably get a Boat here, but will accept yours if necessary. Thanks for your kind interest in the case. A. LINCOLN

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[1] ALS, DNA WR RG 107, Presidential Telegrams, I, 24. See Lincoln to Butler, April 7, supra. On April 10 Butler telegraphed, ``Shall I send a boat for yourself and party? If not please telegraph me when you leave, or will arrive'' (DLC-RTL).

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