The Writings of Abraham Lincoln: Ed. by Arthur Brooks Lapsley, with an Introduction by Theodore Roosevelt, Together with The Essay on Lincoln, by Carl Schurz, The Address on Lincoln, by Joseph H. Choate and The Life of Lincoln, by Noah Brooks, Volumen1G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1906 |
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Página 118 - great task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion— that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain—that this nation under God shall have a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the
Página 235 - I shall not. To remain as I am is impossible. I must die or be better, as it appears to me. ... I fear I shall be unable to attend any business here, and a change of scene might help me. If I could be myself, I would rather remain at home with Judge Logan. I can write no more.
Página 274 - eulogy is expected. It cannot be. To add brightness to the sun or glory to the name of Washington is alike impossible. Let none attempt it. In solemn awe pronounce the name, and in its naked deathless splendor leave it shining on. TO JOSHUA F. SPEED.
Página 160 - levelling of its walls. They are gone. They were a forest of giant oaks; but the all-restless hurricane has swept over them, and left only here and there a lonely trunk, despoiled of its verdure, shorn of its foliage, unshading and unshaded, to murmur in a few more gentle breezes, and to combat with its
Página 164 - information; but I consider it my peculiar right to plead ignorance, and your bounden duty to allow the plea. I want in all cases to do right; and most particularly so in all cases with women. I want, at this particular time, more than
Página 161 - at the request of the people of the District. "The difference between these opinions and those contained in the said resolutions is their reason for entering this protest. "DAN STONE, "A. LINCOLN, "Representatives from the County of Sangamon.
Página 252 - MY DEAR SPEED :—Feeling, as you know I do, the deepest solicitude for the success of the enterprise you are engaged in, I adopt this as the last method I can adopt to aid you, in case (which God forbid!) you shall need any aid. I do not place what I am going
Página 291 - trouble will change their course; and yet it's pretty plain if some change for the better is not made, it's not long that either Peggy or I or any of us will have a cow left to milk, or a calf's tail to wring. Yours truly, REBECCA . INVITATION TO HENRY CLAY. SPRINGFIELD,
Página 265 - ^harder than steel, and sharper than steel can be made, and though you throw it with more than herculean force and precision, you shall be no more able to pierce him than, to penetrate the hard
Página 248 - I commenced this letter on yesterday, since which I received yours of the i3th. I stick to my promise to come to Louisville. Nothing new here except what I have written. I have not seen since my last trip, and I am going out there as soon as I mail this letter. Yours forever, LINCOLN.