1. Creator/Author:
  2. Mayer, John (1)

Letter from John Mayer to Abraham Lincoln

Creator:
Mayer, John
Collection:
Letters to Lincoln
Location:
New York, N.Y.
Date of Original:
1862
Description:
Handwritten letter, 21 cm, headed New York, dated May 21st 1862 and signed 'Jno Mayer.' Spiritualistic letter written to Lincoln to accompany a book, one of two 'written by an English lady, who has recently developed as a medium.' Mayer sends the book and will send the second book because 'by seeing from [Lincoln's] recent proclamation that [his] two eyes are opened to 'the signs of the times'.' Autograph letter signed (ALS).
Subject:
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Correspondence
Category:
Manuscripts & Documents
Format of Original:
Manuscript
Item ID:
71200908300394
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Digital File ID:
71200908300394
Available for Viewing:
By appointment only
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