Letter: Washington, [D.C., to Lewis W. Ross], 1844 Jan. 2.

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Letter: Washington, [D.C., to Lewis W. Ross], 1844 Jan. 2.

Discusses support of Douglas' possible candidacy for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives.

1 item (1 p.); 25 cm.

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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