The Real Cause of the U.S. Civil War
Henry C. Carey to Abraham Lincoln, June 20, 1861
Page 3 (document #9)
that is likely to be.
Begging you to excuse this trespass upon
your valuable time, I am Mr President,
Very respectfully and truly
Your Obt. Svt
Henry C. Carey
Abraham Lincoln
President of the United States.
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