Title
Mary Lincoln to Benjamin B. French
Description
Mary Lincoln invites B.B. French to a Thursday evening dinner at the White House that includes General Anderson, Mr. Holt, C.R. Smith, Henry Clay's son, Gov. Sprague, Mr. Shaw of Kentucky, Mr. Speed of Kentucky, B.B. French, Mary Lincoln, and the President. French lists the guests who attended the dinner on the reverse side of the invitation.
Creator
Lincoln, Mary Todd; Philip & Solomons
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1861-10-17
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
300074
T1861.10.17
Has Version
Library of Congress, Papers of B.B. French
Transcription
The President & Mrs. Lincoln
request the honor of
Hon. B. B. French
company at dinner on Thursday
at 5 o'clock
Oct 17th An early answer is requested.
Gen. Anderson
Mr. Holt.
Secy. C.B. Smith
Mr. Clay (eldest son of Henry)
Gov. Sprague
Mr. Shaw of Ky.
Mr. Speed "
with myself & the Prest. & Mrs. L. made the party.
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
paper and ink
2 p
10 x 14 cm