Letter from Abraham Lincoln to Thurlow Weed (1865)
Thurlow Weed, Esq My dear Sir. Every one likes a compliment. Thank you for yours on my little notification speech, and on the recent Inaugeral [sic] Address. I expect […]
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to Mrs. Bixby (1863)
Dear Madam,— I have been shown in the files of the War Department a statement of the Adjutant General of Massachusetts, that you are the mother of five sons […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Reply to Emancipation Memorial Presented by Chicago Christians of All Denominations
“The subject presented in the memorial is one upon which I have thought much for weeks past, and I may even say for months. I am approached with the most […]
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to the Senate and House of Representatives (1862)
Fellow citizens of the Senate, and House of Representatives. The Act entitled “An Act for the release of certain persons held to service, or labor in the District of Columbia” […]
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to James A. McDougal (1862)
My dear Sir: As to the expensiveness of the plan of gradual emancipation with compensation, proposed in the late Message, please allow me one or two brief suggestions. Less than […]