Source: Abraham Lincoln, First Inaugural Address, Final Version, March 1861, Abraham Lincoln Papers (Series 1: General Correspondence, 1833 to 1916), Library…
Source: Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln, edited by Roy Basler, Volume 6 (The Abraham Lincoln…
Abraham Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln Papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: Abraham Lincoln to Nathaniel P.…
Printed Resolution and Preamble on Mexican War: “Spot Resolutions,” Abraham Lincoln Papers: Series 1, General…
The legitimate object of government, is to do for a community of people, whatever they…
It continues to develop that the insurrection is largely, if not exclusively, a war upon…
The repeal of the Missouri Compromise, and the propriety of its restoration, constitute the subject…
Major General Grant My dear General I do not remember that you and I ever…
Major General McClellan. My dear Sir. Your despatches complaining that you are not properly sustained,…
Fellow Countrymen: At this second appearing to take the oath of the presidential office, there…
Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States of America, To all to whom these Presents…
Source: Abraham Lincoln, “Proclamation 115 – Concerning a Bill To Guarantee to Certain States, Whose…
MY DEAR SIR: Months ago I should have acknowledged the receipt of your book and…
I suppose you are going home to see your families and friends. For the service…
Equality, in society, alike beats inequality, whether the latter be of the British aristocratic sort, or…
Messrs M. Birchard David A Houk Geo. Bliss T. W. Bartley W. J. Gordon…
We have all heard of Young America. He is the most current youth of…
All creation is a mine, and every man, a miner. The whole earth, and all…
Springfield Dear Madam: Without appologising[sic] for being egotistical, I shall make the history of…
Dear Brother: On the day before yesterday I received a letter from Harriett, written…
WHEREAS the President of the United States, in his message of May 11th. 1846,…
Dear Brother Your letter of the 22nd. is just received. Your proposal about selling the…
Dear Brother: When I wrote you before I had not received your letter. I still…
Dear Brother: When I came into Charleston daybefore yesterday, I learned that you are anxious…
Hon. W. H. Seward Executive Mansion My dear Sir My view of the present…
Source: Abraham Lincoln, Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction, December 8, 1863. Whereas, in and by…
Fellow-citizens: I am very glad indeed to see you to-night, and yet I will…
Major General Banks, Yours of the 22nd. Inst. is just received. In the proclamation…
Executive Mansion, Washington, July 18, 1864. To Whom it may concern: Any proposition which embraces…
Private & confidential Executive Mansion, Washington, Nov. 10. 1862. Gen. Schurz. My dear Sir Yours…
Private & confidential. Hon. O. H. Browning My dear Sir Yours of the 17th…
Source: Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln, edited by Roy Basler, Volume 8 (The Abraham Lincoln…
Thurlow Weed, Esq My dear Sir. Every one likes a compliment. Thank you for…
The President said he supposed the passage through Congress of the Constitutional amendment for…
Thirty-Eighth Congress of the United States. A Resolution Submitting to the Legislatures of the several…
On thursday of last week two ladies from Tennessee came before the President asking the…
Dear Madam,--- I have been shown in the files of the War Department a…
It has long been a grave question whether any government, not too strong for…
This occasion would seem fitting for a lengthy response to the address which you have…
The will of God prevails. In great contests each party claims to act in accordance…
Eliza P. Gurney My esteemed friend. I have not forgotten———probably never shall forget———the very impressive…
Rev. Dr. Ide Hon. J. R. Doolittle & Hon. A. Hubbell Committee In response…
Sundry citizens of the State of Arkansas petition me that an election may be held…
By the President of the United States of America: A Proclamation. It has pleased…
The signal success that Divine Providence has recently vouchsafed to the operations of the United…
By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. It has pleased Almighty…
By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. It has pleased Almighty…
I am glad of this interview, and glad to know that I have your sympathy…
"The subject presented in the memorial is one upon which I have thought much for…
Gentlemen. After the adjournment of Congress, now very near, I shall have no opportunity of…
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