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Lincoln Assassination Letter

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Lincoln Assassination Letter
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Lincoln's Secretary of State William H. Seward's son signs a typed letter dated 29 August 1901. The night Lincoln was shot, Seward Sr. survived an attempt on his life by the conspirators. On his company stationery, Seward Jr. writes to assassination trail witness Louis Weichmann, ''…I am unable to answer…whether Mr. Lincoln had any other attendant with him, except Col. Rathbone…'' Measures 8.5'' x 11''. Toning and some tears to upper edge. Very good condition.