Partial ALS, one page, 5 x 5.25, no date but likely circa 1868–1875. Final paragraph of a longer letter, in full: "I have concluded to leave here on Friday, for home. Am growing somewhat weary of my wanderings. With kind regards to your Mother, the Dr. & I remain, your friend, Mary Lincoln." Affixed by the left edge to a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition, with tastefully trimmed edges. Following her husband's assassination, Mary Todd traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe, briefly settling in Frankfurt and Nice. She eventually returned home to Chicago, but due to increasingly erratic behavior was committed to an asylum in 1875. After being released in 1876 she resumed her travels, taking up residence in residence in Pau, France. Based on the content of this letter, it is likely that this letter dates to her first period of "wanderings." A crisply penned, exceedingly desirable letter from the troubled first lady. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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