Abraham Lincoln: “But they can not be required to take an oath of allegiance to this Government, because it conflicts with the duty they…”

It is due to this officer to state that he was passed over in consequence of physical disability, this disability having occurred in the discharge of his duties; and prior to his misfortune he bore the reputation of an efficient and…

All knew that this interest was, somehow, the cause of the war.

Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.

To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan, is our duty.