The Life of Abraham Lincoln Drawn from Original Sources and Containing Many Speeches, Letters, and Telegrams Hitherto Unpublished Volume 4; And Illust (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1907 Excerpt: ...opinion. To that let us now appeal; and while, in all probability, no resort to force will be needed, our moderation and forbearance will stand us in good stead when, if ever, We Must Make An Appeal To Battle And To The God Of Hosts Immense applause and a rush for the orator. William Grimes. Springfield, Illinois, July 12, 1856. Yours of the 29th of June was duly received. I did not answer it because it plagued me. This morning I received another from Judd and Peck, written by consultation with you. Now let me tell you why I am plagued: 1. I can hardly spare the time. 2. I am superstitious. I have scarcely known a party preceding an election to call in help from the neighboring States, but they lost the State. Last fall, our friends had Wade, of Ohio, and others, in Maine; and they lost the State. Last spring our adversaries had New Hampshire full of South Carolinians, and they lost the State. And so, generally, it seems to stir up more enemies than friends. Have the enemy called in any foreign help? If they have a foreign champion there, I should have no objection to drive a nail in his track. I shall reach Chicago on the night of the 15th, to attend to a little business in court. Consider the things I have suggested, and write me at Chicago. Especially write me whether Browning consents to visit you. Your obedient servant, A. Lincoln. (From "Life of Wm. Grimes," by Salter.) John Bennett. Springfield, Aug. 4, 1856. John Bennett, Esq. Dear Sir: I understand you are a Fillmore man--If, as between Fremont and Buchanan you really prefer the election of Buchanan, then burn this without reading a line further--But if you would like to defeat Buchanan and his gang, allow me a word with you--Does any one pretend that Fillmore can carry the vote of this...