Illinois Women in the Civil WarUniversity of Wisconsin--Madison, 1927 |
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Page 2 - I, , do solemnly swear in the presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of the States...
Page 65 - According to the request made in your behalf, the original draft of the Emancipation Proclamation is herewith inclosed. The formal words at the top and the conclusion, except the signature, you perceive, are not in my handwriting. They were written at the State Department, by whom I know not. The printed part was cut from a copy of the preliminary proclamation, and pasted on, merely to save writing. I had some desire to retain the paper; but if it shall contribute to the relief or comfort of the...
Page 32 - Your Christian and benevolent undertaking for the benefit of the soldiers, is too obviously proper, and praise-worthy, to admit any difference of opinion — I sincerely hope your plan may be as successful in execution, as it is just and generous in conception.
Page 66 - The formal words at the top, and at the conclusion, except the signature, you perceive, are not in my handwriting. They were written at the State Department, by whom I know not. The printed part was cut from a copy of the preliminary Proclamation, and pasted on merely to save writing. I had some desire to retain the paper; but if it shall contribute to the relief or comfort of the soldiers, that is better. Your obedient servant, A. LINCOLN. This manuscript was purchased for three thousand dollars,...
Page 155 - the men have all gone to the war, so that my man can't hire help at any price, and I told my girls we must turn to and give him a lift with the harvestin'.
Page 154 - Ky. -THE VOLUNTEER'S WIFE TO HEE HUSBAND stop a moment to think, John, -^ Your country calls — then go ; Don't think of me or the children, John, I'll care for them, you know. Leave the corn upon the stalks, John, And the pumpkins on the vines, John — I '11 gather them with a will.
Page 98 - If these socks had language they would tell you that many a kind wish for you has been knit into them, and many a tear of pity for you has bedewed them. We all think of you, and want to do everything we can for you; for we feel that we owe you unlimited love and gratitude, and that you deserve the very best at our hands.
Page 152 - the two countries," to which Mr. Davis replied that he so understood it. A. Lincoln. BLAIR, MONTGOMERY. Executive Mansion, Washington, July 24, 1863. Hon. Postmaster-General. Sir: Yesterday little indorsements of mine went to you in two cases of postmasterships sought for widows whose husbands have fallen in the battles of this war. These cases occurring on the same day brought me to reflect more attentively than...
Page 152 - I had before done, as to what is fairly due from us here in the dispensing of patronage toward the men who, by fighting our battles, bear the chief burden of saving our country. My conclusion is that, other claims and qualifications being equal, they have the better right; and this is especially applicable to the disabled soldier and the deceased soldier's family.
Page 39 - ... adequately set forth our gratitude in this farewell hour. Upon them we have leaned, and not been disappointed. They have refused no appeals in behalf of the national defenders. Their trust in the Commission, and their generous enthusiasm, growing and swelling to the last, have been our stay and strength. To the loyal women who, in Ladies...