Abraham Lincoln actually said...

"These extracts show that President Lopez offered and expected to pay a large sum of money as a compromise of the claims."

"I recommend the appropriation of the amount of the award of the referees."

"I thank you, Mr. Train, for your kindness in presenting me with this truly elegant and highly creditable specimen of the handiwork of the mechanics of your State of Massachusetts, and I beg of you to ..."

"Move the remainder of the force down the Potomac, choosing a new base at Fortress Monroe, or anywhere between here and there, or, at all events, move such remainder of the army at once in pursuit of t..."