The Writings of Abraham Lincoln: 1862-1863, Volume VI

by Abraham Lincoln, Carl Schurz, Joseph A Choate

Overview

"What I did, I did after a very full deliberation, and under a very heavy and solemn sense of responsibility. I can only trust in God I have made no mistake." -Abraham Lincoln, The Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Volume VI (1862-1863) The Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Volume VI (1862-1863) (1905) by Abraham Lincoln was edited by Arthur Brooks Lapsley and includes numerous war-related telegrams, speeches, and memoranda sent by the president to generals and statesmen. While no books were written by Lincoln about his experience guiding the nation through the Civil War, this volume gives unique insights into that tumultuous time period. The primary source documents in Volume VI are part of an eight-volume series (also available from Cosimo Classics). This book is one that history lovers will definitely want to add to their personal collection.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781646796892
Publisher:	Cosimo Classics
Publication date:	03/19/1905
Pages:	530
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.31(d)

About the Author

ABRAHAM LINCOLN (1809-1865) rose from humble beginnings to lawyer, statesman, and 16th president of the United States. He is considered one of the most influential Americans in history with his Gettysburg Address, emancipation of the slaves, and leadership in preserving the Union. ; CARL SCHURZ (1829-1906) a German American statesman and member of the Lincoln administration, served as a Union general in the Civil War, was senator for Missouri and US Secretary of the Interior. ; JOSEPH H. CHOATE (1832-1917) was a distinguished lawyer, congressman and US Ambassador to Great Britain. A gifted speaker and litigator of famous cases, he was known for his persuasion and wit.