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Updated: 7:58 AM Feb 19, 2008
Effort to Save Home of "Letter to Lincoln" Girl
Some Kansas hope to save a home that many consider an important piece of Kansas history.
Posted: 5:44 PM Feb 18, 2008Email Address: news@kake.com |
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Some Kansas hope to save a home that many consider an important piece of Kansas history.
In 1860, 11-year-old Grace Bedell wrote a letter to then presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln - advising the clean shaven Lincoln to grow a beard.
She would grow up and move to Delphos. Now local residents, including Bedell's great grandson, are trying to save a piece of her past.
The house is in ruins and the town has started the Grace Bedell foundation to try and raise money to save it and turn it into a museum.
Supporters say the house is also home to more western lore. Wild west legends Bill Hickock and Bat Masterson once stayed in these rooms.
If you're interested in donating to the Grace Bedell foundation, follow the web link below.
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