On the recordJuly 28, 1862
I shall not do more than I can; but I shall do all I can to save the government, which is my sworn duty as well as my personal inclination.
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In a letter to a Louisiana Unionist, Lincoln affirms his unwavering commitment to preserving the government, driven by both duty and personal conviction.
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