Abraham Lincoln actually said...

I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States of America, in accordance with the recommendation of the Secretary of the Treasury, do he...

There may be mistakes made sometimes; and things may be done wrong, while the officers of the Government do all they can to prevent mistakes...

It is fair that each man shall pay taxes in exact proportion to the value of his property; but if we should wait, before collecting a tax, t...

I am greatly obliged to you, and to all who have come forward at the call of their country.