1865 ABRAHAM LINCOLN CIVIL WAR, NEGROES, SLAVES, SLAVERY EMANCIPATION GETTYSBURG

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Description LIFE
OF
ABRAHAM LINCOLN,
PRESENTING
HIS EARLY HISTORY, POLITICAL CAREER, AND SPEECHES IN
AND OUT OF CONGRESS; ALSO, A GENERAL
VIEW OF HIS POLICY AS
HISTORY OF HIS EVENTFUL ADMINISTRATION, AND OF THE
SCENES ATTENDANT UPON HIS TRAGIC
AND LAMENTED DEMISE.BY
JOSEPH H. BARRETT,COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D. C.PUBLISHERS:
MOORE, WILSTACH & BALDWIN,
25 West Fourth Street, Cincinnati.
New York, 60 Walker Street.1865. FIRST EDITION842 PAGES HARDCOVER
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PLEASE VIEW MY OTHER first part of the sketch of Mr. Lincoln\'s life herewith presented to the public, was mainly prepared for the press in June, 1860—only slight modifications having been made, and brief additions, so as to embrace the period terminating with his inau* guration. This portion of the work embodies a condensed view of Mr. Lincoln\'s speeches, which can not fail to interest the attentive student, who seeks for information concerning his early political life. The second part, after a summary of National events immediately preceding March 4, 1861, gives a condensed history of Mr. Lincoln\'s Administration, including a narrative of military operations, down to the present time. The most important public papers, addresses and occasional letters of the President, will also be found in the following pages.
It has been the fortune of Mr. Lincoln to be called to the Chief Magistracy, at an epoch when a long-maturing conspiracy for the dismemberment of the Union has culminated in a war of unprecedented magnitude. The President, tried as none of his predecessors ever were, has so wisely exercised his power as to command the hearty support of all loyal men at home, and the admiration of enlightened thinkers, unperverted by anti-democratic prejudice in Europe. It was a late member of the British Parliament who pointed out single passages from an address of Mr. Lincoln, as worth \"all that Burke ever wrote.\" His able statesmanship has justified the confidence of the people, while his sterling qualities of heart, his humane sympathies, his purity of life, and his power of winning the love and trust of his countrymen, have contributed to deepen the earnestness of the popular wish for his continuance, during another term, in the high office he providentially fills.
It is hardly to be hoped that the present attempt to treat so wide a subject, within so small a compass, will satisfy all readers. Many minor details, of special interest to individuals, have necessarily been omitted. Some accounts of military and naval undertakings, which might, of themselves, have filled an entire volume, have been given with perhaps a disappointing brevity. It mustsuffice to say, here, that no pains have been spared—as no requisite facilities for obtaining correct data have been lacking—to make the work not only trustworthy and complete ii regard to matters of salient interest, but also as acceptable as possible to all classes of loyal readers.
Washington, D. C, May 14, 1864 J. H. B.
The Third Part of this work comprises the events of the last year of Mr. Lincoln\'s life, with his public papers and addresses of the same period, as well as many letters and speeches of an earlier date, not given in the previous parts. The summary of the closing campaigns of the war has been prepare] with care, as well as the political history of the time. No year of the nation\'s existence has been more memorable than that commencing on the 1st of May, 1864. Before its close, a gigantic rebellion was finally crushed, and our great and good President, after witnessing the triumph of his labors, fell a martyr to the cause he had so firmly upheld through the darkest hours. Would that the work were more worthy the theme. No name ? ill be more sacred in our country\'s annals, or more perpetual in the memory of the world, than that of Abraham Lincoln.
Washington, D. C, July 20, 1865. J. H. B
CONTENTS....PART I.CHAPTER I.Ancestry of Abraham Lincoln—Their [Residence in Pennsylvania and Virginia—
His GrandfVher Crosses the Alleghanies to join Boone and his Associates—
\"The Dark *nfl bloody Ground\"—His Violent Death—Hie Widow Settles in
Washington County—Thomas Lincoln, his Son, Marries and Locates near
Hodgcnville—Birth of Abraham Lincoln—LaRue County—Early Life and
Training in Kentucky 9CHAPTER II.Removal from Kentucky—An Emigrant Journey—The Forests of Southern Indi-
ana—New Home—Indiana in 1816—Slavery and Free Labor—Young Lincoln at
His Work—His Schools and Schoolmasters—Self-Education—A Characteristic
Incident—A ^uaintance with River Life—His First Trip to New Orleans as a
Flatboatman—Death of His Mother—His Father\'s Second Marriage—Recollec-
tions of an Early Settler — Close of an Eventful Period in Young Lincoln\'s
History 21CHAPTER III.The French Settlements—The North-West—The Advance of Emigration—Four
Great States Founded—North and South in Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois—Senti-
ments of Southern Emigrants—The First Emigrations—A Coincidence of Dates—
Mordecai ar. 1 Josiah Lincoln—Removal to Illinois—Settlement on the San-
gamon, in Macon County—Locality Described—Abrahtm Lincoln Engaged in
Splitting Rails—Removal of His Father—He Settles in Coles County—Abraham
Lincoln makes another Trip as a Flatboatman—Becomes Clerk in a Store on
ilis Return—Postmaster at New Salem 21CHAPTER IV.Breaking Out of the Black Hawk War—The Invasion of 1831—The Rock-river
Country Threatened—Prompt Action of Gov. Reynolds—Retreat of Black
Hawk—Treay of 1804—Bad Faith of the Indians—Invasion of 1832—Volun-
teers Called For—Abraham Lincoln one ef a Company from Menard County—
He is chosen Captain—Rendezvous at Beardstown—Hard Marches across the
Country to Oquawka, Prophetstown, and Dixon—Expected Battle Avoided by
the Enemy—Discontent among Volunteers—They are Disbanded—Captain Lin-
coln Reman; s Volunteering for Another Term of Service—Skirmishing Fights—
Arrival of New Levies—Encounter at Kellogg\'s Grove—Black Hawk at Four
Lakes—He Retreats—Battle on the Wisconsin—Hastens Forward to the Mis-
sissippi—Battle of Bad-ax—End of Lincoln\'s First Campaign—Autobiographic
Note ........37CHAPTER V.New Period in Mr. Lincoln\'s Life—His Political Opinions—Clay and Jackson—
Mr. Lincoln a Candidate for Representative—Election in 1834—Illinois Strongly
Democratic—Mr. Lincoln as a Surveyor—Land Speculation Mania—Mr. Lin-
coln\'s First Appearance in the Legislature—Banks and Internal Improve-
ments—Whig Measures Democratically Botched—First Meeting of Lincoln
with Douglas—The Latter Seeks an Office of the Legislature, and Gets it—Mr.
Lincoln Re-elected in 1836—Mr. Douglas also a Member of the House—Distin-
guished Associates—Internal Improvements Again—Mr. Lincoln\'s Views on
Slavery—The Capital Removed to Springfield—The New Metropolis—Revulsion
of 1837—Mr. Lincoln Chosen for a Third Term—John Calhoun, of Lecompton
Memory—Lincoln the Whig Leader, and Candidate for Speaker—Close Vote—
First Session at Springfield—Lincoln Re-elected iu 1810—Partisan Remodeling
of the Supreme Court—Lincoln Declines Further Service in the Legislature—
His Position as a Statesman at the Close of this Period—Tribune of the People, .... 47CHAPTER VI.Mr. Lincoln\'s Law Studies—His Perseverance under Adverse Circumstances—
Licensed to Practice in 1836—His Progress in his Profession—His Qualities as
an Advocate—A Romantic and Excitine Incident in his Practice—Reminiscence
of his Early Life—Secures an Acquittal in a Murder Case, in Spite of a Strong
Popular Prejudice Against the Prisoner — Affecting Scene — Mr. Lincolu
Removes to Springfield in 1837—Devotes Himself to his Profession, Giving up
Political Life—His Marriage—Family of Mrs. Lincoln—Fortunate Domestic
Relations—His Children and their Education—Denominational Tendencies—
Four Tear\'s Retirement ..... 62CHAPTER VII.Mr. Lincoln\'s Devotion to Henry Clay—Presidential Nominations of 1844—The
Campaign in Illinois—Mr. Lincoln makes an Active Canvass for Clay—John
Calhoun the Leading Polk Elector—The Tariff Issue Thoroughly Discussed—
Mechod of Conducting the Canvass—Whigs of Illinois in a Hopeless Minority—
Mr. Lincoln\'s Reputation as a Whig Champion—Renders Efficient Service in
Indiana—Mr. Clay\'s Defeat, and the Consequences—Mr. Lincoln a Candidate for
Congressman in 1846—President Polk\'s Administration—Condition of the Coun-
try—Texas Annexation, the Mexican War, and the Tariff—Political Character
of the Springfield District—Lincoln Elected by an Unprecedented Majority—
His Personal Popularity Demonstrated ....... 68CHAPTER VIII.The Thirtieth Congress—Its Political Character—The Democracy in a Minority
in the House—Robert C. Winthrop Elected Speaker—Distinguished Members in
both Houses—Mr. Lincoln takes his Seat as a Member of the House, and Mr.
Douglas for the first time as a Member of the Senate, at the same Session—Mr.
Lincoln\'s Congressional Record that of a Clay and Webster Whig—The Mexi-
can War—Mr. Lincoln\'s Views on the Subject—Misrepresentations—Not an
Available Issue for Mr. Lincoln\'s Opponents—His Resolutions of Inquiry in
Regard to the Origin of the War—Mr. Richardson\'s Resolutions Indorsing
the Administration — Mr. Richardson\'s Resolutions for an Immediate Dis-
continuance of the War—Are Voted Against by Mr. Lincoln—Resolutions
of Thanks to Gen. Taylor—Mr. Henley\'s Amendment, and Mr. Ashmun\'s Addi-
tion thereto—Resolutions Adopted without Amendment—Mr. Lincoln\'s First
Speech in Congress, on the Mexican War—Mr. Lincoln on Internal Improve-
ments—A Characteristic Campaign Speech—Mr. Lincoln on the Nomination of
Gen. Taylor; the Veto Power; National Issues; President and People; Wil-
mot Proviso; Platforms; Democratic Sympathy for Clay; Military Heroes and
Exploits; Cass a Progressive; Extra Pay; the Whigs and the Mexican War;
Democratic Divisions—Close of the Session—Mr. Lincoln on the Stump—Gen.
Taylor\'s Election—Second Session of the Thirtieth Congress—Slavery in the
District of Columbia-—The Public Lands—Mr. Lincoln as a Congressman—He
Retires to Private life ....... 72CHAPTER IX.Mr. Lincoln in Retirement for Five Years—Gen. Taylor\'s Administration—The
Slavery Agitation of 1850—The Compromise of Clay and Fillmore—The \" Final
Settlement\" of 1852—How, and by Whom it was Disturbed—Violation of the
Most Positive Pledges—The Kansas-Nebraska Bill—Douglas, the Agitator—
Popular Indignation and Excitement—Mr. Lincoln Takes part in the Canvass
of 1854:—Great Political Changes—The Anti-Nebraska of 1854—Results of the Election—A Majority of Congressmen and
of the Legislature Anti-Nebraska—Election of United States Senator to Suc-
ceed Gen. Shields—Mr. Lincoln and Mr. Trumbull—A Magnanimous Sacrifice—
Mr. Trumbull Elected ........... 119CHAPTER X.The Republican Party Organized—Their Platform Adopted at Bloomington—The
Canvass of 1856—Mr. Lincoln Sustains Fremont and Dayton—His Active Labors
on the Stump—Col. Bissell Elected Governor of Illinois—Mr. Buchanan Inau-
gurated—His Kansas Policy—Mr. Douglas Committed to it in June, 1857—John
Calhoun his Special Friend—The Springfield Speech of Douglas—Mr. Lincoln\'s
Reply ........... 127CHAPTER XI.TheLecompton Struggle—The Policy of Douglas Changed—He Breaks \ith the
Administration and Loses Caste at the South—Republican Sympathies—Douglas
Falters, but Opposes the English Bill—Passage of that Measure—Democratic
State Convention of Illinois—Douglas Indorsed, and Efforts for his Re-election
Commenced—The Democratic Bolt—Meeting of the Republican State Conven-
tion in June—Mr. Lincoln Named as the First and Only Choice of the Republi-
cans for Senator—His Great Speech Before the Convention at Springfield—Doug-
las and Lincoln at Chicago—Speeches at Bloomington and Springfield—Unfair
ness of the Apportionment Pointed Out by Mr. Lincoln—He Analyzes the
Douglas Programme—Seven Joint Debates—Douglas Produces a Bogus Plat-
form, and Propounds Interrogatories — \"Unfriendly Legislation\"—Lincoln
Fully Defines his Position on the Slavery Question—Result of the Canvass—The
People for Lincoln; the Apportionment for Douglas—Public Opinion ......... 141CHAPTER XII.Mr. Lincoln in Ohio—His Speech at Columbus—Denial of the Negro Suffrage
Charge—Troubles of Douglas with his \"Great Principle \"—Territories not
States—Doctrines of the Fathers—His Cincinnati Speech—\" Shooting Over the
Line \"—What the Republicans Mean to Do—Plain Questions to the Democracy—
The People Above Courts and Congress—Uniting the Opposition—Eastern Tour—
The Cooper Institute Speech—Mr. Bryant\'s Introduction—What the Fathers
Held—What will Satisfy the Southern Democracy—Counsels to the Republi-
cans—Mr. Lincoln Among the Children ........... 182CHAPTER XIII.The Republican National Convention at Chicago—The Charleston Explosion—
\"Constitutional Union\" Nominations—Distinguished Candidates Among the
Republicans—The Platform—The Ballotings—Mr. Lincoln Nominated—Unpar-
alleled Enthusiasm—The Ticket Completed with the Name of Senator Hamlin—
Its Reception by the Country—Mr. Lincoln\'s Letter of Acceptance—Result of the
Canvass—His Journey to Washington—Speeches at Springfield and Indianopolis. ...190PART II.CH APTER I.Commencement of President Lincoln\'s Administration—Retrospect and Sum-
mary of Public Events—Fort Sumter ....... 197CHAPTER II.The Loyal Uprising—The Border Slave States—Summary of Events—Battle of
Bull Run ..........227CHAPTER III.Extra Session of Congress—President Lincoln\'s Message—Rebel Affairs at Rich-
mond .......... 254CHAPTER IV.Military Reorganization—Resume of Events to the December Session of Con-
gress—Action in Regard to \" Contrabands\" and Slavery ........ 274CHAPTER V.The President\'s Message, December, 1861—Proceedings of Congress—Emancipa-
tion— Confiscation—Messages and Addresses of Mr. Lincoln ........... 293CHAPTER VI.Military Events—Inaction on the Potomac—Western Campaign—Capture of New-
Orleans ........ 32CHAPTER VII.Military Events In the East—The Peninsular Campaign ...... 335CHAPTER VIII.Campaign of the Army of Virginia—Withdrawal of the Army of the Potomac
from the Peninsula—First Invasion of Maryland—McClellan Superseded ........ 384CHAPTER IX.A New Era Inaugurated—Emancipation—Message of the President—Last Session
of the Thirty-seventh Congress ...... 410CHAPTER X.Summary of Military Movements in the West—Army of the Potomac—General
Hooker Superseded—Gen. Meade takes Command—Battle of Gettysburg ..... 437CHAPTER XI.The Popular Voice in 1863—First Session of the Thirty-eighth Congress—Am-
nesty Proclamation—Message—Orders, Letters, and Addresses—Popular Senti-
ment in 1864—Appointment of Lieutenant General Grant—Opening of the
Military Campaigns of 1864:—Conclusion ...... 451PART III.CHAPTER I.A new Epoch of the War.—Lieutenant-General Grant in the East.—Campaign
of the Army of the Potomac from the Rapidan to Petersburg.—The Wilder-
ness.—Spott8ylvania Court House.—The orth Anna.—Cold Harbor.—Across
the James.—Sheridan\'s Grand Raid.—Sigel and Hunter in the Shenandoah Val-
ley.—The Army of the James.—Averill and Crook in South-western Virginia.—
Combined Armies before Petersburg .......485CHAPTER II.The Campaign in Georgia.—From Chattanooga to Marietta.—Early Movements
of Sherman and Thomas.—Capture of Dalton.—Battle of Resacca.—Retreat of
Johnston.—Slight Engagements.—Occupation of Kingston.—Destruction of
Rebel Works at Rome.—Advance to Cassville.—Battle near Dallae and Powder
Spring.—Occupation of Acworth and Big Shanty.—Attempts on Sherman\'s
line of Communications. —Kenesaw Mountain.—Battle of Nickojack Creek.—
Pause at Marietta.—Louisiana and Arkansas.—Another Invasion of Kentucky.—
Movements of the Navy ............ 518
CHAPTER III.Mr. Lincoln\'s Administration in issue before the People.—Disadvantages of the
Hour.—Oppositiou in Official Quarters, and on the Union side in Congress —The
\"Radical\" Movement.—Recapitulation of the Administration Policy in regard
to Virginia and Missouri.—Mr. Lincoln\'s Method with the Insurrectionary
States.—Gen. Fremont\'s Military Administration in Missouri.—His Removal.—
Personality of the Missouri Feud.—How Mr. Lincoln Regarded it.—His Letter
to Gen. Schofield.—His Reply to the Demands of the \"Radical \" Committee.—
The Situation in Louisiana.—Military Governorship in Tennessee.—State Re-or-
ganization in Arkansas.—Factious Opposition.—Uprising of the People for Mr.
Lincoln.—The Baltimore Convention.—The Nominations.—Responses of Mr.
Lincoln.—Address of the Methodist General Conference.—The President\'s
Reply .......... 531CHAPTER IV.Congress.—The Constitutional Amendment prohibiting Slavery.—Its Defeat In
the House.—Bepeal of the Fugitive Slave Laws.—New Bureaus Established.—
Other Important Legislation.—\" Reconstruction.\"—Opposition to the Presi-
dent\'s Policy.—The Davis Bill.—Disagreement of the two Houses thereon.—Its
Final Passage.—The President withholds his Signature.—His Proclamation on
the Subject.—The Wade-Davis Manifesto.—Letters of Mr. Lincoln in regard to
Matters in New Orleans and St. Louis.—President Lincoln\'s Speech at the Phil-
adelphia Fair.—A Democratic National Convention Called and Postponed.—
Clay, Thompson and other Conspirators in Canada.—The Greeiey Negotiations
with them.—President Lincoln\'s Action- in the Case.—North-western Conspi-
racy.—The Chicago Nominations and Platform, 1864 ........... 559CHAPTER V.Military Operations before Petersburg and Richmond, from June to November,
1864.—Gen. Hunter\'s Campaign.—Movements in the Shenandoah Valley.—
Early\'s Invasion of Maryland.—His Demonstration against Washington.—His
Retreat up the Valley, and Second Advance to the Potomac.—Burning of
Chambersburg—Successes of Gen. Averill.—Battle of Moorfield.—Gen. Sheri-
dan takes Command in the Valley.—Admiral Farragut before Mobile.—Brilliant
Naval Victories.—Movements of Sheridan.—Important Successes in the Val-
ley.—Thanksgiving Proclamation of President Lincoln .......... 685CHAPTER VI.Gen. Sherman\'s Campaign in Georgia.—From Marietta to Atlanta.—Passage of
the Chattahoochee.—Rousseau\'s Raid.—Battles before Atlanta.—Heavy losses
of the Rebels after Hood Succeeds Johnston.—Cavalry expeditions under Stone-
man and McCook.—Their Failure.—Operations around Array on the Macon Railroad.—Battle of Jonesboro.—Cap-
ture of Atlanta.—Rebel Raids.—Hood\'s operations in Sherman\'s Rear.—Price\'s
Invasion of Missouri.—General Results of the South-western Campaigns ....... 604CHAPTER VII.The Presidential Canvass of 1864 concluded.—Spirit of the Opposition.—The
North-western Conspiracy.—The Issue Concerning the Habeas Corpus and Mili-
tary Arrests.—Letters of Mr. Lincoln on these Subjects.—Efforts of the Rebel
Cabal in Canada to influence the Election.—The State Elections of September
and October.—The Voice of the Soldiers.—The Presidential Vote.—The Presi-
dent\'s Gratitude to the Army and Navy.—Maryland a Free State.—Mr. Lincoln\'s
Speech to Marylanders.—Cipher Dispatches, and Schemes of the Canadian
Cabal.—Affairs in Tennessee.—The Canvass in New York. ......... 622CHAPTER VIII.Second Session of the Thirty-Eighth Congress.—President Lincoln\'s last Annual
Message.—Cabinet Changes.—Mr. Blair withdraws, and Gov. Dennison becomes
Postmaster-General.—Mr. Speed Succeeds Judge Bates, as Attorney-General.—
Death of Chief Justice Taney.—Mr. Chase his Successor.—Our Relations with
Canada.—The Reciprocity Treaty to Terminate.—Call for 300,000 more Sol-
diers.—Amendment of the Constitution Prohibiting Slavery, Concurred in by
the House.—Popular Rejoicing.—The Rebel Treatment of Union Prisoners.—
Retaliation Discussed in the Senate, but Repugnant to Public Sentiment.—The
Wharncliflfe Correspondence.—Testimony of Goldwin Smith.—Peace Memorial
from Great Britain.—Correspondence Thereon.—Congratulatory Address of the
Workiugmen of Great Britain.—Speech of Mr. Lincoln in Reply to the Swe-
dish Minister.—Speech of Mr. Lincoln on the Death of Edward Everett.—Polit-
ical affairs in Tennessee, Louisiaua and Arkansas.—Abortive Peace Negotia-
tions.—Full* Details of the Hampton Roads\' Conference.—Rebel accounts of the
Same.—Affairs in Richmond.—Close of the Thirty-Eighth Congress.—Creation
of the Bureau of Freedmen, and other Legislation .......... 665CHAPTER IX.Winter Campaigns of 1864-5.—Movement of Sherman from Atlanta to Savannah.
—Fort McAllister Carried by Assault.—Communication Opened with Admiral
Dahlgren\'s Fleet.—Savannah Occupied by Sherman.—Movements of Hood and
Beauregard.—Campaign in Tennessee.—Battle of Franklin.—The Armies Before
Nashville.—Raid of Stoneman and Burbridge.—Battle of Nashville.—Defeat
and Rout of Hood\'s Army.—Movements Against Wilmington.—Failure of the
First Attack on Fort Fisher.—Success of the Second Expedition.—Fort Fisher
Captured by Terry and Porter.—Movements of the Army Before Petersburg.—
Sherman\'s Campaign in the Carolinas.—Capture of Charleston and Wilming-
ton.—Advance of Schofield and.Terry on Goldsboro—Battles of Averysboro and
Beutonville.—Occupation of Goldsboro and Union of the Three Armies in North
Carolina.—Movements in Virginia.—Conference at City Point .......... 725CHAPTER XClose of President Lincoln\'s First Term.—Order to Gen. Grant in regard to Peace
Negotiations.—The Fourth of March.—Inauguration Ceremonies.—Mr. Lin-
coln\'s Second Inaugural Address.—Contrasts.—Cabinet Changes.—Indisposi-
tion of the President.—His Speech at the National Hotel on Negro Soldiers in
the Rebel Armies.—He Visits Gen. Grant\'s Headquarters.—The Military Situa-
tion.—Conference with his Chief Generals.—Movement of the Forces under
Meade and Sheridan.—Fighting near Dinwiddie Court House.—Sheridan\'s Vic-
tory at the Five Forks.—Attack of Wright and Parke on the Lines before Peters-
burg.—The Sixth Corps Carry the Enemy\'s Works.—Petersburg Evacuated.—
Pursuit of the Euemy.—Richmond Taken.—Dispatches of Mr. Lincoln.—The
Natiou\'s Joy.—Lee\'s Army Closely Pressed.—Captures at Sailor\'s Creek.—Sur-
render of Lee.—Mr. Lincoln at Richmond.—His Visit to the City Point Hospi-
tal.—His Return to Washington.—Peace Rejoicings.—Speeches of Mr. Liu-
colu.—Important Proclamations.—Demand on Great Britain for Indemnity.—
Closing Military Movements.—Reduction of the Army.—Mr. Lincoln\'s Last
Meeting with His Cabinet.—Celebration at Fort Sumter .......... 753CHAPTER XI.Last Days of Mr. Lincoln.—His Assassination.—Attack on Mr. Seward.—Remains
of Mr. Lincoln lying in State.—Obsequies at Washington.—Removal of the
Remains to Springfield, Illinois.—Demonstrations along the route.—Obsequies
at Springfield.—The Great Crime, its authors and abettors.—The Assassin\'s
End.—The Conspiracy.—Complicity of Jefferson Davis.—How assassins were
trailed to their work.—Tributes and Testimonials.—Mr. Lincoln as a Lawyer.—
Incidents and Remiuiscences.—Additional Speeches.—Letter to Gov. Hahu, on
Negro Suffrage.—Letter to Mrs. Gurney.—Letter to a Widow who had lost five
Sons in the War.—Letter to a Centenarian.—A Letter written in early life.—
A Speech made in 1S39.—Letter to Mr. Choate, on the Pilgrim Fathers.—Letter
to Dr. Maclean, on receiving the Degree of LL.D.—Letter to Gov. Fletcher, of
Missouri, on the restoration of order.—A message to the Miners.—Speech at
Independence Hall in 1861.—Concluding Remarks .......... 790
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