Secretary of War under Lincoln. ALS, one page, 7.75 x 10, April 27, 1857. Letter to a doctor in Pittsburgh who has just suffered the loss of his wife. In part, “Unable to express my deep sympathy in your affliction, I cannot however refrain from writing to you. But I shall not undertake the vain task of consoling a grief which I can only share. And yet, the reflection that the inevitable hour so long dreaded by us, brought with it release from mental anguish - that the separation from us is but a reunion with loved ones who had gone before - and that ourselves, one long, shall follow may in some degree mitigate the sadness for a loss that will be so much felt and deplored by all who had the happiness of knowing Mrs. Gazzarn.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds. R&R COA.
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