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