Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873 Speech written by Chase for Andrew Johnson after Lincoln's assassination
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07686 Author/Creator: Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph manuscript Date: [1865/04/15] Pagination: 1 p. + docket 20.6 x 13.3 cm Order a Copy
"Oppressed by their sorrow and profoundly conscious how much I shall need the support and faith of my countrymen, I have take the Oath prescribed by the Constitution, and have entered upon the duties of the great office so suddenly, and so sadly made vacant."
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