From J.B. Henderson to R.T. Van Horn

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Title: From J.B. Henderson to R.T. Van Horn
Creator: J.B. Henderson
Description: This letter, dated August 31, 1864, is from J.B. Henderson in Louisiana, Missouri to Col. R.T. Van Horn in Jefferson City, Missouri. Henderson tells Van Horn that before leaving Washington, he spoke with President Lincoln, who said he wanted Van Horn to run for Congress.
Date: August 31, 1864
Local Subject: Battle for Missouri, 1861-1865 -- Military History of Missouri and Kansas
People: J.B. Henderson
Abraham Lincoln
Owning Organization: State Historical Society of Missouri – Kansas City
Location: Robert Thompson Van Horn (1824-1916) Family Papers (K0297): f.10, Item 8
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