Abraham Lincoln: Lincoln Centennial Souvenir

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LINCOLN CENTENNIAL SOUVENIR 1809 1909 Executive Mansion Washington Nov 21.1864 To Mrs. Bixly, Boston, Morr Dear Madam I have been shown in the files of the War Department, a statement of the adjutant General of Massachusetts that you are the mother of five sons who have died foriously on the field of battle. Ifeel how weat and funtless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile from the grief of a loss so overwhelming But I cannot refrigin The consolation that by the teepublic they died to sation this pray that our dear only tendering of save Father in the thanks sourage the anguish of your bereavement, and have only the cherished memory of the loved and last, and the Isolem pride that must be yours to have laid so costly. sacrifice upon the alter of freedom. Yours very sincerely and respectfully, Afincoln ABRAHAM LINCOLN THE MARTYRED PRESTOLT A MAN OF SORROW, AND ACQUAINTED WITH GRIEF Ever conscientiously struggling for rightand in the midst of the perplexities of formidable. responsibilities never forgetting the misfortunes of others. COPYRIGHT 1908 BY E.NASH

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LINCOLNS BIRTHDAY SERIES. NO. I INGINNA FEB 11 4-30P 09 19 OHIO AP CAR D NERIEN 1902 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA U 1706 FRANKLIN 1790 Miss. Margaret Plug Filney alt. 2 doors Mom Line, City Iron Elmer This side for the Address only.