Deeptone Abraham Lincoln Reproduction Letter
Files
Creator Role
printer
Description
The object is a facsimile copy of a letter written by Abraham Lincoln to Major Ramsey. The letter is a promotional item for The Lakeside Press sent as a sample of their work. It is enclosed in a blue folder that contains descriptive information.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
n.d.
Measurement
4 7/8 X 8 inches
Materials and Techniques Display
paper (fiber product)
Inscription
Executive Mansion / Oct. 17, 1861 / Majr. Ramsey / My dear Sir / The Lady- bearer of / this- says she has two sons / who want to work- Set them / at it, if possible- Wanting / to work is so rare a want, / that it should be encouraged / Yours truly / A. Lincoln
Subjects
Lakeside Press (Chicago, Ill.); Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Work Type
promotional materials
Class
Ephemera
Preferred Citation
[Physical ID#]: [Title], Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana, Mississippi State University Libraries.
Rights
Copyright protected by Mississippi State University Libraries. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.
ID
8197.1
Current Location
Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana (Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States)
Repository
Mississippi State University Libraries.
Digital Publisher
Mississippi State University Libraries (electronic version).
Contact Information
For more information about the contents of this collection, email sp_coll@library.msstate.edu.