Abraham Lincoln Centennial Souvenir Postcard with Letter

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LINCOLN CENTENNIAL SOUVENIR 1809 1909 Executive Mansion Washington Now 21.1864 To Mrs Burly, Boston, Mass Dear Madam I have been shown in the files of the War Department, a statement of the adjutant General of Massachusett, that you are the mother of five sons who have died foriously on the field of battle. Ifeel how weat and fridless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile - from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrigin tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the republic they died to save I pray that our Heavenly Father may may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and have ou only the cherished memory of the loves and last, and the Isolem pride that must be yours to have laid so costly d sacrifice upon the alter of freedom. Yours very sincerely and respectfully ABRAHAM LINCOLN THE MARTYRED PRESIDENT AMAN OF SORROW AND ACQUAINTED WITH GRIEF Ever conscientiously struggling for right and in the midst of the perplexities of formidable responsibilities never forgetting the misfortunes of others. COPYRIGHT 1908 BY E.NASH

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500 Dearmure Whites Mother is ever-es cly obliged to you for your present. Shyne nine hand thirtyeight postals. three phrons, one paip of socks. hank you for requ bering the Bissie N hez. Your friend (Sr.) Two cents