Lincoln, 1865 - 2015.

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(04-01-2015 08:01 PM)Eva Elisabeth Wrote:  However, when Mary once tried to make Stanton give an appointment to a certain gentleman, Stanton was quite upset, called on her immediately, and informed her that the nation and the war effort demanded qualified people. She replied "I will never ask you for anything again." "True to her word," Stanton affirmed, "she never did."

Eva, thanks for posting this. The interesting thing about it is that it was not in Mary's handwriting (according to the Turners' book). I wonder who wrote it and signed it? Here is the text:

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(To Edwin Stanton December 8, 1864)

Sir:

The applicant Robert E. Parker is a strong Union man, and if you can grant his petition, which I send enclosed, you will bestow a personal favor upon me.

Mrs. Lincoln