Title
Telegram from Alexander Williamson to Mary Lincoln
Description
Alexander Williamson telegraphs Mary Lincoln from the Treasury Deprartment stating the he received her letter; failed to see Sec. Harlan; but promises to make every effort for her relief and benefit. The telegram is sent to Mrs. Lincoln in care of the Clifton House, Chicago. Clerk's penciled initials D.H. are possibly those of David Homer Bates.
Creator
Williamson, Alexander
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1865-11-15
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
300352
T1865.11.15-1 MISC
Transcription
Treasury Department,
Second Auditor’s Office,
November 15th 1865.
Received your letter with enclosures. Failed to see Secretary Harlan this morning. I will make every effort for your relief and benefit. Will write you tomorrow fully.
Alexander Williamson
To
Mrs A. Lincoln
“Clifton House”
Chicago
Illinois
D.H. 1.20 PM
Williamson to Lincoln
our cost
25-
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
paper and ink
2 p
26 x 20 cm