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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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Dates

  • Existence: 1809-02-12 - 1865-04-15

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  • English

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Letter from Rev. Watson to President Abraham Lincoln, 1865 April 12

 Item — Box 17, Folder: 20
Scope and Contents

Letter from Rev. Watson to President Abraham Lincoln, discussing the importance of separation of church and state and his general feelings regarding the war and its imposition on St. James, which had been occupied by Union soldiers. The letter was never sent, as Lincoln was assassinated three days after it was written.

Dates: 1865 April 12