Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) to Lewis M. Hays
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00756 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) Place Written: Springfield, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 November 1853 Pagination: 1 p. ; 13 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Encloses a draft for $100 (not present). States he did not receive Hays' letter dated 12 October until yesterday as he was out of town.
Springfield, Illinois.
Novr. 11. 1853
L. M. Hays, Esq.
Dear Sir:
Inclosed is the draft for one hundred dollars. Absence from home prevented my receiving your letter of the 12th Oct. until yesterday.
Yours truly
A. Lincoln
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