Letters and Private Writings
Abraham Lincoln, Letter to Allen N Ford (1846)
Lincoln’s response to the charge that he openly opposed Christianity.
Abraham Lincoln, Letter to Henry Pierce (1859)
1859 letter written by Abraham Lincoln honoring Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln, Autobiographies of 1858 through 60
Three autobiographies written by Lincoln for various purposes related to his political career.
Abraham Lincoln, Letter to Alexander Stephens (1860)
A letter to secessionist Alexander Stephens detailing Lincoln’s intentions regarding slavery once he is inaugurated President.
Abraham Lincoln, Letter to Lyman Trumbull, (1860)
One of Lincoln’s first acknowledgements that he was considering entering the race for the 1860 Republican presidential nomination.
Abraham Lincoln, Letter to George Latham (1860)
Lincoln’s letter of encouragement to his son’s friend George Latham, who was rejected from Harvard University.
Abraham Lincoln, Exchange with Grace Bedell (1860)
Lincoln’s reply to an 11-year-old girl who suggested that he grow out his beard to improve his chances of being elected.
Abraham Lincoln, Fragment on the Constitution and the Union (1861)
Lincoln’s reflection on the relationship between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
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