Chicago post office letterbook, April 1861-June 1864.

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Chicago post office letterbook, April 1861-June 1864.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/298561653

Letterbook of correspondence pertaining to postal matters in Chicago during the Civil War, such as personnel issues, postal supplies, and various postal problems.

5 linear inches (1 manuscript box)

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7278502

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Scripps, J. L. (John Locke), 1818-1866

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Scripps was co-founder of the Chicago Tribune, postmaster of Chicago during the Civil War, and first biographer of Abraham Lincoln. From the description of Chicago post office letterbook, April 1861-June 1864. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 298561653 Scripps was co-founder of the Chicago Tribune, postmaster of Chicago, and first biographer of Abraham Lincoln. From the description of Letter, January 5, 1859. (Abraham Lincoln Presidenti...