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Creator/Title
Speed, Joshua Fry, 1814-1882. To John G Nicholay, Washington, D.C. Louisville, Ky., 7 January 1863. A.L. S., 2p.
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Mss. C L [Presidents' Papers]
Content
Supports the claims of Robert J. Elliott of Louisville and urges clemency for him. States what he knows of the event in question and provides a good character reference for Elliott. Endorsed by President Abraham Lincoln, "If it be admissable, I would, for my friend Speed's sake, be glad that Mr Elliott should not be held in custody." In: Lincoln Presidents' Papers.