Letter : Springfield, Ill., to [Grace Bedell], [Westfield, N.Y.], 1860 Oct. 19.

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Letter : Springfield, Ill., to [Grace Bedell], [Westfield, N.Y.], 1860 Oct. 19.

Autograph letter signed. Lincoln's response to Grace Bedell who suggested he grow "whiskers."

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