Reply to Loyal Colored People of Baltimore upon Presentation of a Bible
This occasion would seem fitting for a lengthy response to the address which you have just made. I would make one, if prepared; but I am not. I would promise […]
Meditation on the Divine Will
The will of God prevails. In great contests each party claims to act in accordance with the will of God. Both may be, and one must be, wrong. God cannot […]
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to Mrs. Eliza P. Gurney (1864)
Eliza P. Gurney My esteemed friend. I have not forgotten———probably never shall forget———the very impressive occasion when yourself and friends visited me on a Sabbath forenoon two years ago. Nor […]
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to George B. Ide, James R. Doolittle, and A. Hubbel (1864)
Rev. Dr. Ide Hon. J. R. Doolittle & Hon. A. Hubbell Committee In response to the preamble and resolutions of the American Baptist Home Mission Society, which you did […]
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to Frederick Steele (1864)
Sundry citizens of the State of Arkansas petition me that an election may be held in that State, at which to elect a Governor thereof; that it be assumed at […]
Proclamation of Thanksgiving
By the President of the United States of America: A Proclamation. It has pleased Almighty God to prolong our national life another year, defending us with his guardian care […]
Proclamation of Thanksgiving and Prayer
The signal success that Divine Providence has recently vouchsafed to the operations of the United States fleet and army in the harbor of Mobile and the reduction of Fort-Powell, Fort-Gaines, […]
Proclamation of Thanksgiving
By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. It has pleased Almighty God to hearken to the supplications and prayers of an afflicted people, and to vouchsafe […]
Proclamation of Thanksgiving
By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. It has pleased Almighty God to vouchsafe signal victories to the land and naval forces engaged in suppressing an […]
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to Mrs. Eliza P. Gurney (1862)
I am glad of this interview, and glad to know that I have your sympathy and prayers. We are indeed going through a great trial———a fiery trial. In the very […]