Letter to Charles Macalester from Lily Macalester

Lily Macalester writes her father, Charles Macalester, regarding her stay at the White House with her friend, First Lady Harriet Lane. Lily also discusses plans for a friend's wedding and a trip to Arlington. In addition, Lily comments on recent political news. "I understand that [Abraham] Lincoln's nomination disquieted [Illinois Senator Stephen] Douglas much," as Lily explains. Lily notes that she has "seen him but once, and then at a distance since I have been here, but I always speak of him, in terms of personal kindness to everyone." Transcript included.