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 L. J. Cist1Jump to section

L. J. Cist, Executive Mansion,
Chairman &c. Washington, May 16. 1864.

Dear Sir A letter of yours to Hon. Mr. blow, requesting an autograph note of mine for the benefit of the Mississippi Valley Sanitary Fair, has been laid before me. I am glad to give it, in the hope that it may contribute, in some small degree at least, to the relief and comfort of our brave soldiers. Yours truly A. LINCOLN

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[1] ALS, owned by Robert A. Ramsdell, Wilmington, Delaware. L. J. Cist's letter to Representative Henry T. Blow, May 9, 1864, was forwarded in a letter of Representative Joseph W. McClurg, May 14, 1864:

``From the accompanying letter . . . to the Hon. H. T. Blow, you will please see the anxiety to have your Photograph and Autograph at the Mississippi Valley Sanitary Fair. I hope you will see proper to gratify those who so much desire them with what they ask and an accompanying letter of encouragement.

``A line from you, to the effect that the request will be granted, will be appreciated. . . .

``Hon. H. T. Blow is very unwell.'' (DLC-RTL).

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