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Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents Document mal0033700

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From Augustus H. Chapman to Abraham Lincoln, May 24, 1849

Charleston Ills May 24th 1849

Sir at the special request of J D Johnsin I write you to inform you of the very severe illness of your Father. He was atacked with a Disease of the Heart some time since & for the last few days Has been getting much worse & at this time He is very low indeed He is very anxious to see you before he dies & I am told that His cries for you for the last few days are truly Heart Rendering. He wishes you to come & see him instantly if you possibly can.

If you are fearfull of leaving your family on account of the Cholera & can bring them with you we would be very glad for you to bring them with you. the Healht of our place is exelent & Harriet & I would be very glad to Have bring them with you as we are very comfortably fixed & will do all we can to render your stay agreeable

Yours in great Haste

A. H. Chapman

You need have no fears of your father Suffering for any thing He may need as Harriet & I will see that he Has everything he may need A H C

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