Letter : Springfield, Ill., to [James M. McLean?], [Lawrenceville, Ill.], 1849 June 3.

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Letter : Springfield, Ill., to [James M. McLean?], [Lawrenceville, Ill.], 1849 June 3.

Copy of letter allegedly written by Mary Todd Lincoln. Lincoln asks whether he or Mr. [Justin] Butterfield is to be Commissioner of the General Land Office.

Copies: 2 photostats.

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