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Mary Todd Lincoln

Mary Lincoln Executive Mansion ALS

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Mary Lincoln Executive Mansion ALS

ALS signed 'Mary Lincoln,' one page, 4 x 4.5, no date. Letter to Mrs. Lester. In full, 'Mrs. Lester - I would be very much pleased to see you at the house this evening. Mr. Lincoln will be with us.' Mrs. Lester was likely the wife of John H. Lester. Lester has significant reference in the collected 'Works of Abraham Lincoln' as a Confederate businessman who had much of his wealth confiscated. In very good condition, with professional repair to a total bisecting horizontal separation and light scattered soiling. COA John Reznikoff/University Archives and RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #276 - Ended August 20, 2003