U.S. Presidents
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, born in 1809, rose from humble beginnings to become the 16th President of the United States. He led the country through the Civil War, preserving the Union and ending slavery with the Emancipation Proclamation. Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, equality, and dedication to democracy.
Washington, January 31, 1865
Hon. S.S. Cox
My dear Sir,
Thank you for the speech. I sought it for the humor said to be in it; but while it meets expectations in that respect, it has a far higher merit so far as I can judge by the hasty glance I have only found time to give it.
Yours truly,
A. Lincoln
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