Lincoln Centennial Souvenir 1809 1909

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ABRAHAM LINCOLN THE MARTYRED PRESIDENT LINCOLN CENTENNIAL 1809 SOUVENIR To Mro. Bixly, Boston, Mass. Dear Madam 1909 Executive Mansion Washingtion Nov 21,1864 COPYRIGHT 1908 By E.NASH 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 floriously on the field of battle. Ifeel how weat and frutless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a lossso overwhelming. But I cannot refrigin from tendering the consolation the thanks of the republic they died to save I praifound heavenly may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave Isolem" pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a Sonly that hed memory of the loved and last, and the sacrifice upon the alter of freedom Yours very sincerely and respectfully A MAN 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.

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