Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Speech fragment on slavery and American government
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03251 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Springfield, Illinois Type: Autograph manuscript Date: 1857-1858 ca. Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.8 x 19.3 cm Order a Copy
Probably part of a speech, beginning in the middle of a word. Lincoln emphasizes how America's affirmation of natural rights has made the nation into a wiser, stronger, happier and more progressive country.
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