Letter, Aug. 21, 1864.

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Letter, Aug. 21, 1864.

Letter to "Friend Lincoln" discussing the offer from Nevada miners to send gold if a conveyance is provided. Urges Lincoln to accept the offer since "accepting paper and promising coin cannot hold out long." Refers to a "blunder by Chase ... of reducing the currency." Gives reasons why this is needed and feasible and how to go about it.

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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