Papers Of Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln to Robert S. Blackwell, 27 July 18431
Springfield, July 24^th 1843Dear Bob:
Yours of the 18^th inclosing your license is received—2 I have had it perfected, and herewith return it to you—

Nothing new here—
God bless you—A. Lincoln

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SPRINGFIELD [Ill.?]
JUL[July] [25?]Rob^t S. Blackwell Esq.[Esquire]QuincyIllinois—

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07/24/1843
Blackwell, Robert S.

A Lincoln
Aug July 24/43[1843]
Enclosing my license3

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1The letter was written and signed by Abraham Lincoln. He also authored the address on the last page, which was folded to create an envelope for mailing.

2Robert S. Blackwell’s letter of July 18 has not been located.

3Blackwell wrote this endorsement.