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Who was Kate Salmon?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 8/18/2019

Kate Salmon Sprague was the daughter of Chase P Salmon who was Secretary of the Treasury in Abraham Lincoln's cabinet. Since her father was a widower Kate acted as the first lady when he was governor of Ohio and she also served as hostess when they lived in Washington DC. She was considered the "Belle of Washington DC" She was only about 20 years old and she was known for intellect as well as her beauty. They entertained dignitaries and politicians weekly in their home in D.C.

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