On the recordJuly 17, 1858
It was my purpose and expectation that this canvass would be conducted upon principle, and with fairness on both sides, and it shall not be my fault if this purpose and expectation shall be given up.
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gutenberg.orgAbraham Lincoln: “It was my purpose and expectation that this canvass would be conducted upon principle, and with fairness on both sides…”
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Speaking about the ongoing political campaign, Lincoln expresses his desire for a contest based on principles and mutual fairness.
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