An 1864 letter from Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of Abraham Lincoln, is for sale for $15,000 by The Raab Collection in Philadelphia. It shows a rarely seen side of the first lady, said an expert.
A newly discovered letter written by former first lady Mary Todd Lincoln shows a side of her that is rarely seen, an author and historical document expert told FOX Business. The letter is addressed to George Harrington; his descendants reportedly found it in their family archives. At the time, Harrington was assistant secretary of the Treasury. In the letter, Mrs.
In the letter, Mary Todd Lincoln asks Harrington if she can suggest a new person to hire for a role at the Treasury, as the original person "has not acted worthily." "I am sure it will be an unimportant matter to you, and your compliance will gratify me," wrote Mrs. Lincoln. The person referred to in the letter is unknown; it's also unknown if the person was ever hired by the Treasury, Raab told FOX Business.
This letter, he said, "gives her own perspective." GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE "And we can see what she was doing, not just her commenting on what the president was doing," said Raab. For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle.
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