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[J. Beckert]

Hint #3 - The recipient of this item had the same first name as a close friend and sometime theater companion of Lincoln.

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Hint # 3.5 - Now that I think of it, I may be mistaken about the theater visits. This man was a friend, but could also be a thorn in Lincoln's side. He shared the same first name of the recipent. Lincoln also stated he had plans to extend to him an invitation to accept a political appointment.