From John B. Henderson to R.T. Van Horn

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Title: From John B. Henderson to R.T. Van Horn
Creator: John B. Henderson
Description: This letter, dated December 11, 1863, is from J.B. Henderson in Washington City to Col. R.T. Van Horn in Jefferson City, Missouri. Henderson states that he has an upcoming appointment to speak with President Lincoln about "Missouri affairs." He tells Van Horn that he will submit "a special request, on the subject you allude to."
Date: December 11, 1863
Local Subject: Battle for Missouri, 1861-1865 -- Military History of Missouri and Kansas
People: John B. Henderson
Abraham Lincoln
Owning Organization: State Historical Society of Missouri – Kansas City
Location: Robert Thompson Van Horn (1824-1916) Family Papers (K0297): f.10, Item 4
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