Abraham Lincoln - The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII (Chap. 1.32) lyrics

To C. P. Kirkland. Executive Mansion, Washington, December 7, 1863. CHARLES P. KIRKLAND, ESQ., New York: I have just received and have read your published letter to the HON. Benjamin R. Curtis. Under the circumstances I may not be the most competent judge, but it appears to me to be a paper of great ability, and for the country's sake more than for my own I thank you for it. Yours very truly, A. LINCOLN.