Abraham Lincoln and Grace Bedell

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President Abraham Lincoln wrote the following in response to a letter by an 11-year-old girl from New York: October 19, 1860 Springfield, Illinois Miss. Grace Bedell My dear little Miss. Your very agreeable letter of the 15th is received. I regret the necessity of saying I have no daughters. I have three sons—one seventeen, one nine, and one seven years old. They, with their mother, constitute my whole family. As to the whiskers, having never worn any, do you not think people would call it a piece of silly affection if I were to begin now? Your very sincere well wisher, A. Lincoln

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Which of the following does Abraham Lincoln include in his response to Grace Bedell?

A.The date by which she should expect his next letterB.The reason he never had any daughtersC.An additional viewpoint to consider regarding whiskersD.A promise that he would grow whiskers as she requested

Question 2

Which of the following reactions did Abraham Lincoln have in response to Grace Bedell's letter, based on his response?

A.He was contemplative about an inquiry into his lack of facial hair.B.He was annoyed that an 11-year-old girl asked him if he had daughters.C.He was curious about why an 11-year-old girl would write him a letter.D.He was overjoyed to receive a request for information about his family.

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Abraham Lincoln and Grace Bedell

Which of the following does Abraham Lincoln include in his response to Grace Bedell?

Which of the following reactions did Abraham Lincoln have in response to Grace Bedell's letter, based on his response?

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Which of the following best explains why Abraham Lincoln might “regret the necessity of saying” he had no daughters?