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Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) Annual message of the President [incomplete]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05505.01 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Document Date: circa 1 December 1862 Pagination: 30 p. ; 33 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Gideon Welles's copy of proof sheets of Lincoln's message to Congress, lacking the final page and accompanied by the Government Printing Office pamphlet printing of the message (see GLC05505.02). WIth correction in pencil on page one. Tied at top with green ribbon.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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