Project Gutenberg 2004-09-30 Public domain in the USA. 332 Lincoln, Abraham 1809 1865 United States President (1861-1865) Lincoln, Abe Lapsley, Arthur Brooks The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 5: 1858-1862 Produced by David Widger "The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 5: 1858-1862" by Abraham Lincoln is a historical collection edited by Arthur Brooks Lapsley, documenting a critical period in American history during the mid-19th century. This volume presents a range of Lincoln's letters and speeches, reflecting his thoughts and responses to political events, particularly surrounding the issues of slavery and governance as he navigated his role in the unfolding national crisis. The opening of this compilation sets the tone with several letters penned by Lincoln from Springfield, Illinois, addressing various political figures and discussing electoral strategies, public opinions, and the contentious issue of slavery as it relates to democratic principles. In these early writings, Lincoln showcases his political acumen, noting the significance of public sentiment and the dynamics of political alliances, particularly in the wake of the Dred Scott decision. He articulates his belief that civil liberty must prevail against the encroachment of slavery, stating emphatically that a "house divided against itself cannot stand." Thus, the reader is introduced to a deeply reflective and strategic Lincoln, immersed in the political intricacies of his time as he prepares for the larger battles ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 United States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865 United States -- Politics and government -- 1857-1861 Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Correspondence E456 Text US Civil War Category: Biographies Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - American 876640 2025-07-02T03:47:21.195471 text/html 901523 2012-10-29T09:21:30 text/html 409111 2025-07-02T03:47:38.113438 application/epub+zip 414442 2025-07-02T03:47:27.167444 application/epub+zip 365385 2025-07-02T03:47:24.629528 application/epub+zip 962682 2025-07-02T03:47:46.766360 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 828329 2025-07-02T03:47:35.342403 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 592180 2022-09-02T05:20:13.034050 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 712138 2025-07-02T03:47:19.390482 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 712037 2009-07-05T16:21:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20050 2025-07-02T03:47:46.912357 application/rdf+xml 26305 2025-07-02T03:47:25.189454 image/jpeg 4844 2025-07-02T03:47:24.912411 image/jpeg 269559 2012-10-29T09:22:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 249084 2009-07-05T16:21:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 376525 2025-07-02T03:47:21.251523 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia