Gems from Abraham Lincoln ...

ABRAHAM LINCOLN believe bloodshed brow Constitution Cuyler day of January Declaration of Independence dedicated deem DERBY & MILLER deserted destroy slavery devolved devotion to principle Divine Emancipation Proclamation evil spirit Executive Government EXECUTIVE MANSION fathers feel FILMER fitting and proper HARDIN COUNTY hath hearts in disaster HELD AS SLAVES help to save HORACE GREELEY hundred and sixty-three including the cities including the Military Independence Hall indispensable necessity JAN 17 Form last full measure liberty living erased Lord one thousand Maintain the Freedom Martin Van Buren Military and Naval military emancipation mortal be proud Naval Authorities thereof never Norfolk NOVEMBER 19 oath patriotism PERSONS HELD political corrup President Lincoln Proclamation rebellion Recognize and Maintain save slavery save the Union sentiment embodied spirit of mortal Springfield succeed thereof respectively thousand eight hundred tion twink unforgiven Union unless United unscathed no green wholly an unexpected York York Tribune