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perplexities which frequently beset Mr. Lincoln when his wife came in contact with others.
What in this instance she said to the paper carrier we do not know; we can only intelligently infer.
I have no personal recollection of the incident, although I knew the man to whom it was addressed quite well.
The letter only recently came to light.
I insert it without further comment.
A man once called at the house to learn why Mrs. Lincoln had so unceremoniously discharged his niece from her employ.
Mrs. Lincoln met him at the door, and being somewhat wrought up, gave vent to her feelings, resorting to such violent
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