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Abraham Lincoln, Washington, D.C., "Blind Memorandum"

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Description: Contemporary copy (second copy), with copies of signatures of Lincoln and cabinet members. Memorandum regarding probable failure of re-election.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1864 August 23
Call number: mssLincoln
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