We can not have free government without elections; and if the rebellion could force us to forego, or postpone a national...
I am thankful to God for this approval of the people.
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 earnestly believe that the consequences of this day's work, if it be as you assure me and as now seems probable, will ...
I do not impugn the motives of any one opposed to me.
I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, in accordance with the duty imposed upon me by the act of Congress a...
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.
If he had been a large man, there is no knowing what he would have done with them.
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...
I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, do hereby appoint and set apart the last Thursday in November next a...
God bless the soldiers and seamen, with all their brave commanders.
I am struggling especially to prevent others from overthrowing it.
I am struggling to maintain government, not to overthrow it.
Most heartily do I congratulate you, and Maryland, and the nation, and the world, upon the event.
