Abraham Lincoln: “Again the blessings of health and abundant harvests claim our profoundest gratitude to Almighty God.”

I believe that it is not only possible, but in fact easier, to do this without deciding or even considering whether these States have ever been out of the Union, than with it.

If I were to try to read, much less answer, all the attacks made on me, this shop might as well be closed for any other business.

I am considering, and shall not fail to act when satisfied that action will be proper.

As a general rule I abstain from reading the reports of attacks upon myself, wishing not to be provoked by that to which I cannot properly offer an answer.