"WASHINGTON, D. C., _June 22, 1868_.
"DEAR SIR:--
"I have examined with interest the steel engraving of President LINCOLN
published by you. I knew him intimately more than thirty years, being at
times a member of his family.
"I regard this portrait the happiest likeness--and it conveys to me the
most pleasing recollection of ABRAHAM LINCOLN of any that I have seen.
"Very truly yours,
"J. B. S. TODD.
"COL. JOHN B. BACHELDER."
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"TREASURY DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, D. C., _July 30, 1868_.
"DEAR SIR:--
"I have carefully examined the portrait of the late President, Mr.
LINCOLN, engraved by Mr. H. B. HALL, Jr., and published by yourself. The
engraving is exceedingly fine, and the _likeness_ is superior to any
that I have seen. As a work of Art, it is in the highest degree
creditable to Mr. HALL.
"Very respectfully,
"HUGH McCULLOCH,
"_Secretary of the Treasury_.
"COL. JOHN B. BACHELDER."
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"WAR DEPARTMENT, _July 30, 1868_.
"* * * It is one of the most truthful likenesses of the late President
that I have seen. * * *
"Yours very truly,
"J. M. SCHOFIELD,
"_Secretary of War_.
"COL. JOHN B. BACHELDER."
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"NAVY DEPARTMENT, _July 30, 1868_.
"* * * I think it a correct and satisfactory likeness in all respects.
"GIDEON WELLES,
"_Secretary of Navy_.
"J. B. BACHELDER, ESQ."
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"HEAD-QUARTERS, CORPS OF ENGINEERS,
"WASHINGTON, D. C., _July 30, 1868_.
"* * * It is a beautiful piece of Art, indeed it is I think quite
remarkable, presenting, as it does that characteristic expression of the
eye as well as of the features and lines of the face. * * *
"I am very truly yours,
"A. A. HUMPHREYS,
"_Major-General_."
A quarto edition of this Engraving has been published, suitable to
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