The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. V (Chap. 4.24) lyrics
by Abraham Lincoln
Address At Hudson, New York.
February 19, 1860
FELLOW-CITIZENS:—I see that you are providing a platform for me. I shall have to decline standing upon it, because the president of the company tells me that I shall not have time to wait until it is brought to me. As I said yesterday, under similar circ*mstances at another gathering, you must not draw the inference that I have any intention of deserting any platform with which I have a legitimate connection because I do not stand on yours. Allow me to thank you for this splendid reception, and I now bid you farewell.