Abraham Lincoln - The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. V (Chap. 4.42) lyrics

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Abraham Lincoln - The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. V (Chap. 4.42) lyrics

Washington, Sunday, March 3, 1861 [During the struggle over the appointments of LINCOLN's Cabinet, the President-elect spoke as follows:] Gentlemen, it is evident that some one must take the responsibility of these appointments, and I will do it. My Cabinet is completed. The positions are not definitely a**igned, and will not be until I announce them privately to the gentlemen whom I have selected as my Constitutional advisers.