1. Creator/Author:
  2. Edwards, Elizabeth Todd, 1813-1888 (17)

Letter from Elizabeth Todd Edwards to Mary Todd Lincoln

Creator:
Edwards, Elizabeth Todd, 1813-1888
Collection:
Insanity File Collection; Mary Todd Lincoln Correspondence
Location:
Springfield, Illinois
Date of Original:
1879
Description:
Handwritten letter, 19 cm. Elizabeth Edwards writes to Mary Todd Lincoln during Mary's stay in Europe encouraging her to return to the United States where Elizabeth can care for her. Elizabeth shares news of family and friends and notes the death of Michigan Senator Zachariah Chandler.
Subject:
Edwards, Elizabeth Todd, 1813-1888--Correspondence; Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818-1882--Correspondence
Category:
Manuscripts & Documents
Format of Original:
Manuscript
Item ID:
71200908502619_2
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Digital File ID:
71200908502619_2
Available for Viewing:
By appointment only
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