Dear Mr. Lincoln: Letters To The PresidentHarold Holzer A first-ever compilation of letters written to Abraham Lincoln from 1860 through 1865 that presents revealing and fascinating material to audiences hungry for new information about the Civil War years. Illuminates the emotions, opinions, political and human values of a nation in crisis. Photos. |
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1 Advice and Instruction | 43 |
2 Requests and Demands | 71 |
3 Compliments and Congratulations | 117 |
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