Title
W. H. S. Claridge to Richard Yates
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1861-08-16
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
500765
Transcription
Portland Maine
August 16 1861
Hon Richard Yates
Dear Sir
I am aware that I am taking a great liberty in thus addressing you, but truist that you will not consider it an unpardonable one.
I write to solicit your autograph; May I not venture to hope that the goodness of your heart will lead you to pardon my presumption, and to comply with my request?
You will by doing so confer a very great favor upon
Your friend and most obt servt
W.H.S. Claridge
Wm H S Claridge
Portland Maine
Wants Autograph
Answered
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
2