Title
Preston Bailhache to John E. Boos
Description
Due to his advanced age, Preston Bailhache declines an invitation by John E. Boos of Albany, New York, to attend a Lincoln observance. Instead, Bailhache promises to send a few words about Lincoln as he knew him.
Creator
Bailhache, Preston
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1916-01-13
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
300518
T1916.01.13-MISC
Transcription
(engraved) B
27 Townsend Ave Stapleton NY Jan 13/16
JE Boos Esq Supt Public Bath No 3 Albany NY
Dear Sir Your letter rquesting a line from me about Abraham Lincoln Rcd some days ago (Dated July 5, 1916!) My age will prevent my being present, but I will send you a few words about
him as I knew him. Do you celebrate on his anniversary Birthday or on July 5/816?
Respectfully, Preston H. Bailhache Pronounced Balash
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
paper and ink
2 p
17 x 13 cm