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Abraham Lincoln to Catharine Nance, 21 July 18521
Springfield, July 21. 1852Mrs Catharine NanceDear Madam:
This morning I received an affidavit of yours, inclosed with a letter of L. B. Wynne, for the purpose of getting a Patent from the Land Office–2 Herewith is the Patent,– Please accept my respects–3
Yours trulyA. Lincoln–
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SPRINGFIELD Ill.[Illinois]
JUL[July] 23
PAID
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Mrs Catharine NanceHagleyCass. Co.Illinois–
1Abraham Lincoln wrote and signed this letter, including the address on the second sheet, which was folded to form an envelope.
2The affidavit and Lewis B. Wynne’s letter have not been located.
3The patent was not enclosed in this letter, and its whereabouts is unknown.

Copy of Autograph Letter Signed, 2 page(s), Abraham Lincoln Association Files, Lincoln Collection, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (Springfield, IL).