Wilson, Douglas L., ed.; Davis, Rodney O., ed.; Lincoln, Robert T. 'Robert T. Lincoln 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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Chicago, May 24 1867

My dear Mr Herndon:

I am very much obliged to you for letting me know about the books — I certainly would like to have a chance for some of them at least, for I do not own a single law book that ever belonged to my father. — I am so pressed by my business just now that I cannot go to Springfield as I would like to do about the matter and I would consider it a favor if you would have some one make a list of the books & prices which you think right & send it to me —

Very truly yours
Robert T. Lincoln

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