Letter, Dec. 13, 1862.

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Letter, Dec. 13, 1862.

Letter to Seymour congratulating him on his election to governor, disparaging the administration in Washington and revealing his desire to see Seymour elected to the presidency in the next election.

3 p.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7661800

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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