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The Abraham Lincoln Papers at the Library of Congress
William H. Leonard to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, April 01, 1861 (Offers to hold Fort Sumter for $5 million)
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Abraham Lincoln Papers at the Library of Congress. Transcribed and Annotated by the Lincoln Studies Center, Knox College. Galesburg, Illinois.
William H. Leonard to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, April 01, 1861 (Offers to hold Fort Sumter for $5 million)
From William H. Leonard to Abraham Lincoln, April 1, 1861
April 1st 1861
South Valley Otsego Co N. Y.
Sir
The evacuation of Fort Sumpter is not necessary for want of supplies-- I am ready to undertake the its reinforcement by the job all I shall require is ten days notice and $5.000.000 and I will agree to hold it one year for that amount-- An immediate answer is desired
Yours Truly
Wm H Leonard