Abraham Lincoln: Complete Works, Comprising His Speeches, Letters, State Papers, and Miscellaneous Writings, Volume 2Century Company, 1894 - United States |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 83
Page 13
... give all the provocation that could be offered by combining reinforce- ment with supply . The question submitted to me , then , practically is : Supposing it to be possible to reinforce and supply Fort Sumter , is it wise now to attempt ...
... give all the provocation that could be offered by combining reinforce- ment with supply . The question submitted to me , then , practically is : Supposing it to be possible to reinforce and supply Fort Sumter , is it wise now to attempt ...
Page 14
... give up everything ? I reply , no . I would not initiate war to regain a useless and unnecessary position on the soil of the seceding States . I would not provoke war in any way now . would resort to force to protect the collection of ...
... give up everything ? I reply , no . I would not initiate war to regain a useless and unnecessary position on the soil of the seceding States . I would not provoke war in any way now . would resort to force to protect the collection of ...
Page 21
... give no thought for the commander and his comrades in this enterprise . They willingly take the hazard for the sake of the coun- try and the honor which , successful or not , they will receive from you and the lovers of free government ...
... give no thought for the commander and his comrades in this enterprise . They willingly take the hazard for the sake of the coun- try and the honor which , successful or not , they will receive from you and the lovers of free government ...
Page 42
... Give the numbers , as near as convenient , and what corps they are . This information , reaching us daily , will be very useful as well as satisfactory . Yours very truly , A. LINCOLN . May 6 , 1861. - LETTER TO SECRETARY CHASE ...
... Give the numbers , as near as convenient , and what corps they are . This information , reaching us daily , will be very useful as well as satisfactory . Yours very truly , A. LINCOLN . May 6 , 1861. - LETTER TO SECRETARY CHASE ...
Page 50
... give it body and independence by resisting our measures of suppression . British recognition would be British intervention to create within our own territory a hostile state by overthrowing this republic itself . [ When this act of in ...
... give it body and independence by resisting our measures of suppression . British recognition would be British intervention to create within our own territory a hostile state by overthrowing this republic itself . [ When this act of in ...
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
ABRAHAM LINCOLN act of Congress April army August authority believe BURNSIDE citizens City Point command Constitution copy dear Sir December DEPARTMENT despatch draft duty election emancipation enemy EXECUTIVE MANSION February February 27 force Fort Monroe Fort Sumter Frémont G. B. MCCLELLAN give H. W. HALLECK hereby honor House of Representatives January January 24 July July 13 June Kentucky labor letter LIEUTENANT-GENERAL GRANT Louisiana loyal MAJOR-GENERAL MCCLELLAN March March 18 ment MESSAGE military Missouri naval navy November obedient servant October officers P. M. MAJOR-GENERAL persons ports Potomac present President proclamation question rebel rebellion received resolution Richmond ROSECRANS Secretary of War SECRETARY STANTON Senate and House September September 12 September 24 SEWARD slavery slaves soldiers Sumter TELEGRAM telegraph Tennessee thereof tion to-day transmit Treasury troops truly U. S. GRANT Union United Virginia WAR DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON wish yesterday