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Letters, 1856-1859

Her 23 Nov. 1856 letter to her sister Emilie Todd Helm states that Mr. Lincoln was not a Fremont man, that he was far from an abolitionist, and that all he desires is for slavery not to be extended. She also gives her views on the Irish. Her 29 Aug. 1869 letter to Sally Orne written from Kronberg, Germany, describing the inn she is staying in, what a "trial" it was for her to leave Tad in school but she must because he has so much to learn, and mentioning the anticipated assistance of Senator Reuben E. Fenton in getting her a federal pension
Archival Material, English, 1856