Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 8 [ Sept. 12, 1864-Apr. 14, 1865, undated, appendices].

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Title: Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 8 [ Sept. 12, 1864-Apr. 14, 1865, undated, appendices].
Author: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Publication: New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press; 1953.
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Order Concerning Sisters of Charity of Nazareth1Jump to section

January 17, 1865

Let no depredation be committed upon the property or possessions of the ``Sisters of Charity'' at Nazareth Academy, near Bardstown, Ky A. LINCOLN

Jan. 17. 1865

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[1] ADS, Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Mother House, Nazareth, Kentucky. Accompanying Lincoln's small card in the Nazareth Archives is the following letter from Senator Lazarus W. Powell, January 17, 1865: ``I received your letter of the 9th inst., two days ago. I called on the president this morning and presented your case for his consideration. He promptly gave me a safe-guard which I enclose herewith; it will protect you from further depredations. It affords me pleasure to serve you in this matter. If I can serve you further, command me.''

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