Private secretary (1838–1905) to and, later, biographer of Abraham Lincoln who also served as secretary of state under McKinley and Roosevelt. ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, April 1. Handwritten letter to Gen. William Farrar 'Baldy' Smith, in part: "I hope to leave here next Monday morning, the 5th, arrive in Wilmington at 10:05 and at your office 1112 King St. soon afterwards. I go on to New York…and shall not therefore be able to accept your kindly proffered hospitality." In fine condition. Accompanied by the original sales folder from early 20th century antiquarian bookseller Ernest Dressel North.
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