Publisher's Synopsis
WASHINGTON,
June 12, 1863.
Dear Sir--The bearer of this, Francis Tumblety, M.D., an esteemed friend of mine, is about to visit London for the first time, and will consequently be a stranger in your metropolis. Any attention which you may extend to him will be greatly appreciated by
Your friend and humble servant,
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
"P.S."-- A brilliant battlefield surgeon whose anatomical knowledge and facility with a scalpel is without equal.