Catalogue of a Collection of Engraved and Other Portraits of Lincoln: Exhibited at the Grolier Club, New York ... Saturday, April 8th, to Saturday, April 22d, 1899, Volume 38

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Page 7 - I would do it; if I could save it by freeing all the slaves, I would do it; and if I could save it by freeing some and leaving others alone, I would also do that.
Page 5 - If any personal description of me is thought desirable, it may be said, I am in height, six feet, four inches, nearly; lean in flesh, weighing on an average, one hundred and eighty pounds; dark complexion, with coarse black hair, and gray eyes. No other marks or brands recollected.
Page 4 - first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.
Page 5 - York, in the spring of 1860, the very best political address to which I ever listened — and I have heard some of Webster's grandest. As a literary effort, it would not, of course, bear comparison with many of Webster's speeches ; but regarded simply as an effort to convince the largest possible number that they ought to be on the -speaker's side, not on the other, I do not hesitate to pronounce it unsurpassed.
Page 50 - ... of Lincoln and Tad. Together, 3 pieces. Folio. Framed. 5328. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). Lithographic Portraits, as follows, — Abraham Lincoln. .Late President of the US Assassinated April 14th, 1865; Abraham Lincoln, the Martyr President. Joseph Koehler, Publisher; Abraham Lincoln. Copied by permission from the original picture by Matthew Wilson — now in possession of Hon. Gideon Welles, Secy, of the Navy. Published by L. Prang & Co. Together, 3 pieces, folio. 5329. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). Lithographic...
Page 15 - ... CONGRESS. Franklin stands directed and facing right, and toward Lord Howe: cane in right hand, hat under left arm. 6 13-16 x 5^. The names Adams, Rutledge, Franklin, Howe appear under the respective personages. From the original painting by Chappel in the possession of the Publishers. \ Johnson, Fry &1 Co.
Page 58 - Our losses have been heavy as well as those of the enemy. I think the loss of the enemy must be greater. 'We have taken over five thousand prisoners by battle, whilst he has taken from us but few, except stragglers.
Page 13 - Lee (fac-simile signature) [from the original painting by Chappel in the possession of the publishers Johnson Fry...
Page 55 - To the edges of the lid hung a rich silver tassel, making a chaste and elaborate fringe to the whole case. The silver plate bore the simple inscription: ABRAHAM LINCOLN, SIXTEENTH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, Born February 12, 1809. Died April 15, 1865.
Page 25 - Silence in the Metropolis," remember, is excessively better. 413. — Friday, January 21, 1853. TNCORRUPTIBLE.— EJW 414. — Tuesday, January 25, 1853. ryOGENES his LANTERN NEEDS NO MORE; •*-' An honest man is found, the search is o'er.

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