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Thursday Morning
Hon. Mr. Colfax
My Dear Sir:
It appears to have been arranged (without Mr Lincoln’s knowledge, that you were to accompany us to the theatre this evening) that Gen Grant & staff were to occupy the box usually assigned to us, therefore, I shall have to waive all ceremony & request you to accompany us some other evening soon.
With kind regard to your family, I remain very truly your friend
Mary Lincoln
Citation: Mary Todd Lincoln (1818-1882), autograph letter signed to Schuyler Colfax. Washington, D.C., 13 April 1865. AMs 354/13.1