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- GLC#
- GLC03651
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- February 4, 1870
- Author/Creator
- Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818-1882
- Title
- to James Orne
- Place Written
- Frankfurt am Main, [Germany]
- Pagination
- 6 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 13 cm
- Primary time period
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
- Sub-Era
- Reconstruction
Writes that she has been suffering from an illness this winter which her doctor believes is an inflammation of the spine brought on by great mental stress. He has advised her to go south, but she admits candidly that she does not have to money to do so. Describes the pain she is experiencing and her fear that she will lose the ability to walk. Comments shamefully that with her small means, she can only stay in second class boarding houses. Observes that the doctor told her that all of Germany would like to see the wife of such a great man put in a more comfortable position; bitterly remarks that her husband's service to the country has not been rewarded. Begs Orne to use his influence to have her affairs settled and get her some money so that she may travel to a milder climate. Requests that he keep this letter private. Written on mourning stationery with cross-writing on pages one and three.
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