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Re: Confederate History Month
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We do need to understand that every administration has it's share of 'helpers' for a price too. I don't think this was tossed into the think tank but it's sort of clear that pretty much everyone could see the writing on the wall. The brick wall of Sumter.

Pam

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

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