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The letter was sent to Lincoln Mayor
Beth Davis in honor of the city's 150th anniversary celebration last
summer. President Bush states in the letter, "From your christening
by Abraham Lincoln to your current successes, the residents of
Lincoln have been a testament to the hope, compassion and promise of
America."
The Lincoln College Museum did not have
a letter from the current president until now. The museum's Hall of
Presidents contains signed original letters and documents from every
chief executive, starting with George Washington. The documents vary
from official signed papers to personal handwritten notes and
letters. Former President George H.W. Bush, for example, wrote a
letter in his own hand in 1999 to then Lincoln College President
Jack Nutt.
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Lincoln Mayor Beth Davis presents the letter from President George
W. Bush to Lincoln College Museum curator Ron Keller.
Lincoln College Museum curator Ron
Keller says this letter completes the collection. "The museum is
tremendously grateful to President Bush and to Mayor Davis and the
city of Lincoln for allowing us the opportunity to house and care
for this important and personal letter."
The public
is welcome to view this and other historic treasures at the Lincoln
College Museum, which is open Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and
Saturday-Sunday 1-4 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are
welcome.
[Lincoln
College news release]
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