From J. D. Wright et al. to Abraham Lincoln, November 27, 1860

Spartanburg, S. C.

Abraham Lincoln papers...Library of Congress

A. J. Hause, J. D. Wright, and W. D. Hardy to Abraham Lincoln, Tuesday, November 27, 1860 (South Carolinians offer to “buy” Hamlin)

Nov 27 1860

Dear Sir

We understand you have a very likely & intelligent mulatto boy you would dispose of on reasonable terms being engaged in negro trading if you will let us know what you will take for the boy Hanibal known as Hanibal Hamlin and your price is reasonable we will purchase him and are prepared to meet you with the cash at Richmond Va on the 18 Decr inst. Your early attention to the above will oblige

Yours Respectfully

J D Wright

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Who is Hamlin?

W D Hardy

A. J. Hause