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Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) Ordering that "this man take the oath of Dec 8th" [written on back of letter]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02371.02 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) Place Written: [Washington] Type: Note signed Date: 1865/03/22 Pagination: 1 item Order a Copy

Let this man take the oath of Dec. 8, 1863 and be discharged.

A. Lincoln

March 22. 1865

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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