Abraham Lincoln actually said...

In this sad world of ours, sorrow comes to all, and it often comes with bitter agony. Perfect relief is not possible, except with time. You ...

The courage with which you, in an open field, maintained the contest against an intrenched foe, shows that you possess all the qualities of ...

I tender to you, officers and soldiers, the thanks of the nation.

The attempt was not an error, nor the failure other than accident.