But the rebellion continues; and now that the election is over, may not all, having a common interest, re-unite in a com...
I do not impugn the motives of any one opposed to me.
I am thankful to God for this approval of the people.
I earnestly believe that the consequences of this day's work, if it be as you assure me and as now seems probable, will ...
It is no pleasure to me to triumph over any one; but I give thanks to the Almighty for this evidence of the people's res...
I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, in accordance with the duty imposed upon me by the act of Congress a...
If he had been a large man, there is no knowing what he would have done with them.
I propose three cheers for General Grant, who knew to what use to put Sheridan; three cheers for all our noble commander...
I propose that you give three hearty cheers for Sheridan.
I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, do hereby appoint and set apart the last Thursday in November next a...
It has pleased Almighty God to prolong our national life another year, defending us with His guardian care against unfri...
He has largely augmented our free population by emancipation and by immigration, while He has opened to us new sources o...
He has been pleased to animate and inspire our minds and hearts with fortitude, courage, and resolution sufficient for t...
And I do further recommend to my fellow-citizens aforesaid that on that occasion they do reverently humble themselves in...
Most heartily do I congratulate you, and Maryland, and the nation, and the world, upon the event.
Their will, constitutionally expressed, is the ultimate law for all.
I am struggling to maintain government, not to overthrow it.
I am struggling especially to prevent others from overthrowing it.
