1860–1877
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to Thomas Cottman (1863)
Dr. Thomas Cottman My Dear Sir You were so kind as to say this morning that you desire to return to Louisiana, and to be guided by my wishes, to
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Dr. Thomas Cottman My Dear Sir You were so kind as to say this morning that you desire to return to Louisiana, and to be guided by my wishes, to
Sir–In every light in which the state of the Hawaiian Islands can be contemplated, it is an object of profound interest to the United States. Virtually it was once a
It is the duty of every government to give protection to its citizens, of whatever class, color, or condition, and especially to those who are duly organized as soldiers in
(strictly private). My Dear Sir: Your kind letter of the 25th is just received. It is known to some that while I hope something from the proclamation, my expectations are
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS there appears in the public prints what purports to be a proclamation of Major General Hunter, in the
To the Commanding General of the Army of the United States: You are engaged in repressing an insurrection against the laws of the United States. If at any point on
Lieutenant General Scott My dear Sir: The Maryland Legislature assembles tomorrow at Anapolis; and, not improbably, will take action to arm the people of that State against the United States.
Hon. Reverdy Johnson My dear Sir: Your note of this morning is just received. I forebore to answer yours of the 22d because of my aversion (which I thought you
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: A PROCLAMTION. WHEREAS the laws of the United States have been, for some time past, and now are opposed, and the
Hon. Lyman Trumbull. Dear Sir: What does the New-York Tribune mean by it’s constant eulogizing, and admiring, and magnifying [of] Douglas? Does it, in this, speak the sentiments of the