Lincoln, Abraham (Date of work: 1809-1865..)
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Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Abraham Lincoln note and photograph
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31924070775667]
Identifier: 8406
Scope and content
Note on Executive Mansion stationary: "Gov. Buckingham of Conn. is very anxious fro Col. Birge's promotion. I present the matter to the Secretary of War and General in Chief. Signed A. Lincoln. Includes a calling card from Governor Buckinghamwith note in pencil "Gov. Buckingham Col. Henry W. Birge 13th Regt. Conn. V. for Brig. General. Also carte-de-visite photograph by Mathew Brady of Lincoln bearded and seated.
Dates:
1863 August 20