The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VII (Chap. 2.167) lyrics
by Abraham Lincoln
Memorandum.
Executive Mansion, Washington, August 23, 1864.
This morning, as for some days past, it seems exceedingly probable that this administration will not be re-elected. Then it will be my duty to so co-operate with the President-elect as to save the Union between the election and the inauguration; as he will have secured his election on such ground that he cannot possibly save it afterward.
A. LINCOLN.