Lot 185
Lincoln, Mary Todd. Autograph Letter Signed "Mary Lincoln" as First Lady, on mourning-bordered, lined paper, with integral blank leaf, 1 p, 8x5", Executive Mansion, 30 Jan. 1865. Fine; light toning, faint notation in upper left corner, and two tape remnants on verso of integral leaf. Written to "My Dear Mrs. Doubleday": "I take the liberty of sending you, for your acceptance, this simple dress, made with a double skirt, I think it will be light & pretty. Hoping to see you, ere you leave, I remain affectionately yours Mary Lincoln."
The letter is probably to Mrs. Abner Doubleday, wife of the Union general. The records of the U.S. Patent Office note an undated visit by President and Mrs. Lincoln, accompanied by Mrs. Abner Doubleday, to the Patent Office Hospital. Since General Doubleday was assigned to administrative duty in Washington at the time of this letter, Mrs. Doubleday would have been in Washington with him.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500.
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