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Washburne, E. B. (1816-1887) Abraham Lincoln, his personal history and public record. Speech of Hon. E.B. Washburne of Illinois.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02958 Author/Creator: Washburne, E. B. (1816-1887) Place Written: s.l. Type: Pamphlet Date: 1860 Pagination: 8 p. ; 24.3 x 15.5 cm. Order a Copy

Speech delivered in the U.S. House of Representatives, May 29, 1860. Published by the Republican Congressional Committee. Washburne, a U.S. Congressman from Illinois, was a Lincoln supporter and chairman of the Republican congressional campaign committee.

Washburne, E. B. (Elihu Benjamin)., 1816-1887
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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