Letter is Jefferson 's letter to children urging him to free slaves . Lincoln wrote , `` Please tell these little people I am very glad their young hearts are so full of just and generous sympathy and It was expected to sell for $ 3 million to $ 4 million . Private American collector purchased letter over the years .
Letter is Jefferson 's letter to children urging him to free slaves . It was expected to sell for $ 3 million to $ 4 million . Private American collector purchased letter over the years .