Letter to William H. Herndon
03/05/1864
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Break that lever before their faces, and they can shake you no more forever.
Let the States which are in rebellion see definitely and certainly that in no event will the States you represent ever join their proposed c...
Our common country is in great peril, demanding the loftiest views and boldest action to bring a speedy relief.
The public safety does require that the railroad line called and known as the Southwest Branch of the Pacific Railroad in the State of Misso...