Abraham Lincoln actually said...

"For these, and especially for the improved condition of our national affairs, our renewed and profoundest gratitude to God is due."

"It is especially gratifying that our prize courts, by the impartiality of their adjudications, have commanded the respect and confidence of maritime powers."

"so far as it relates to State governments, has no reference to States wherein loyal State governments have all the while been maintained."

"I recommend that all loyal people do, on receipt of this information, assemble at their places of worship and render special homage and gratitude to Almighty God for this great advancement of the nati..."