Title
Mary Lincoln to Montgomery C. Meigs
Description
Mary Lincoln states in her letter to Quartermaster General Montgomery C. Meigs that Col. Sweeney and Mr. Gilbert "in whom the president & myself feel much interested," are seeking a contract with the quartermaster and she goes on to request that he act favorably toward them. Mary uses stationery with black borders and "L" monogram at top.
Creator
Lincoln, Mary Todd
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1862-05-03
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
300077
T1862.05.03
Transcription
L
Executive Mansion
Gen Meigs
Dear Sir,
Our personal friends, Col Sweeney & Mr Gilbert, in whom both the President & myself feel much interested, are desirous of obtaining a contract, in your department. Any favor extended to these gentlemen, will be highly appreciated
by us, as we know, they are worthy of any request they may ask, at your hands. Trusting, you may feel disposed to act favorably towards them, I remain very Respectfully
Mrs A. Lincoln
L 34. Book 14
Mrs. A. Lincoln
Recommending messers Gilbert & Sweeney to the favorable consideration of the 2 [illegible] Genl in the matter of a contract for clothing cloth & c.
Received May 3d 1862.
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
paper and ink
3 p
15 x 11 cm