To William H. Seward
My dear Sir April 17. 1861
The bearer of this, Mr. Geo. T. Whittington, of Alexandria Va. would go to Richmond, and make observations for us, if we would
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The bearer of this, Mr. Geo. T. Whittington, of Alexandria Va. would go to Richmond, and make observations for us, if we would
bear his expenses. I think it would be well for him to go, and if you concur with me, please fit him out. Yours truly A. LINCOLN
[1] ALS-P, ISLA. No reply from Seward or further reference to George T. Whittington has been found.