Lot 1066
Lincoln, Mary Ann (Todd) (1818-1882), First Lady, wife of Abraham Lincoln, ALS, "Mrs. A. Lincoln", 1p, 5 x 8, Chicago, June 9, 1866. Letter to a General reading "Genl., Mr. Williamson writes me, requesting a free pass for Mrs. W. to New York, and for himself to Pittsburg as far as Chicago, if he desires. Mr W. has been a kind friend to me and I hope you will grant his request. I remain, with, great respect, truly, Mrs A. Lincoln."; slight mounting thins on verso, light foxing but boldly penned and easily read, Fine.
Estimate 4,000 - 6,000
In May of 1865, Mary, with her two sons, moved from Washington to Chicago.
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