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Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) [Orders to affix the seal to a letter for Peru's ad-interim President Pedro Diez Canseco]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09064 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) Place Written: s.l. Type: Printed document signed Date: 13 May 1863 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy

Order to the Secretary of State. The letter offered condolences for deceased President San Roman and hopes for continued wisdom and success, guided by "the Supreme Ruler of the Universe."

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