Abraham Lincoln letters, 1858-1861.

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Abraham Lincoln letters, 1858-1861.

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One autograph letter, A.L.S., from Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, Ill. to Simeon Francis in Oregon, 1860 Aug. 4, discussing the upcoming presidential election and prospects for the winning of various states. Collection also includes photostatic copies of three additional letters: Lincoln to James Thornton, 1858 Dec. 2; Simeon Francis to Lincoln, 1859 Dec. 26; and David Logan to Lincoln, 1861 Sept. 5.

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Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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Abraham Lincoln (born February 12, 1809, Sinking Spring Farm near Hodgenville, Kentucky-died April 15, 1865, Washington, D.C.) was the sixteenth President of the United States from 1861 until his death by assassination. He was the son of a Kentucky frontiersman, Thomas Lincoln, and Nancy Hanks. In 1816, Lincoln moved to Pigeon Creek, Indiana, where he worked on his family's farm. Following his mother's death two years later, he continued working on farms until moving with his father to New Sa...

Logan, David, fl. 1861

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Francis, Simeon, 1796-1872

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Editor, Sangamo Journal (later Illinois State Journal), Springfield, Illinois, 1831-1855; editor, Oregon Farmer, Portland, Oregon; paymaster, U.S. Army, Ft. Vancouver, Washington Territory, 1861-1870. From the description of Papers, 1831-1909. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 30798449 From the description of Letter: Fort Vancouver, W[ashington] T[erritory], to Harriet [Rumsey], 1863 Nov. 15. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record i...

Thornton, James S.

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