Wilson, Douglas L., ed.; Davis, Rodney O., ed.; Godbey, Russell. 'Russell Godbey to William H. Herndon' in 'Herndon's Informants: Letters, Interviews, and Statements About Abraham Lincoln' . Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1998. [format: book], [genre: letter]. Permission: University of Illinois Press
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Curtis Ills August 17 87

Mr Herndon

Your letter came to hand to day. and I will answer amediately In Regard to the Receipt you spoke of. I have it and i will send it to you If it will be of any. benefit to you. you May keep it. yes. he done serveying for Me and I gave him too Buckskins for pay and Hannah Armstrong sewed them on the front of his Pants so that the briers would not wear his clothes out If there is any other Favors I can d please Inform Me and I will answer I am in my 87 year

Yours
Russell Godbey

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