Letter written July 25, 1861 by President Abraham Lincoln regarding a proposal to use Thaddeus S. C. Lowe's balloons for observation of enemy positions during the Civil War.

The text says: "Will Lieut. Gen. Scott please see Professor Lowe once more about his balloon? A. Lincoln, Juy 25, 1861."

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