Dear Mr. Lincoln: Letters To The PresidentHarold Holzer A first-ever compilation of letters written to Abraham Lincoln from 1860 through 1865 that presents revealing and fascinating material to audiences hungry for new information about the Civil War years. Illuminates the emotions, opinions, political and human values of a nation in crisis. Photos. |
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Page 158
... slavery in the Border States strengthens also treason , and drives home the wedge intended to divide the Union . Had you from the first refused to recognize in those States , as here , any other than unconditional loyalty that which ...
... slavery in the Border States strengthens also treason , and drives home the wedge intended to divide the Union . Had you from the first refused to recognize in those States , as here , any other than unconditional loyalty that which ...
Page 159
... slavery to Rebels to come within his lines — an order as unmilitary as inhuman , and which received the hearty ... slavery than to put down the Rebellion . And finally , we com- plain that you , Mr. President , elected as a Republican ...
... slavery to Rebels to come within his lines — an order as unmilitary as inhuman , and which received the hearty ... slavery than to put down the Rebellion . And finally , we com- plain that you , Mr. President , elected as a Republican ...
Page 162
... slavery , I do not agree with them . If there be those who would not save the Union unless they could at the same time destroy slavery , I do not agree with them . My paramount object in this struggle is to save the Union , and is not ...
... slavery , I do not agree with them . If there be those who would not save the Union unless they could at the same time destroy slavery , I do not agree with them . My paramount object in this struggle is to save the Union , and is not ...
Contents
1 Advice and Instruction | 43 |
2 Requests and Demands | 71 |
3 Compliments and Congratulations | 117 |
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