When I was a member of Congress a dozen years ago, I boarded
with the lady who writes the within letter.1 She is a most worthy
and deserving lady; and if what she desires can be consistently done, I shall
be much obliged I say this sincerely and earnestly—
May 31, 1861
A. Lincoln
[Endorsement:]
Hon Mr Smith:
We boarded some months, with Mrs. Sprigg, & found her a
most estimable lady & would esteem it a personal favor, if her request,
could be granted.
Mrs. A. Lincoln
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1 While a member of the United States House of
Representatives Abraham Lincoln boarded in 1848 and 1849 at Mrs. Ann G.
(Thornton) Sprigg’s boarding house on First Street between A Street and East Capitol
Street. Mrs. Sprigg’s letter to Lincoln has been lost, and exactly what she was
requesting remains unknown.
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