This is a great find. I was digging through old newspapers in the Library of Congress’ Chronicling America archives and came across this from the Daily National Republican. It dates back to July 21st, 1864.
![Abraham Lincoln for President in the Daily National Republican - July 21st, 1864](https://ghostsofdc.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2012/05/lincoln-for-president-1864.jpeg)
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