Writings of Abraham Lincoln - Volume 5: 1858-1862

pubOne.info present you this new edition. MY DEAR SIR:- Your letter introducing Mr. Faree was duly received. There was no opening to nominate him for Superintendent of Public Instruction, but through him Egypt made a most valuable contribution to the convention. I think it may be fairly said that he came off the lion of the day- or rather of the night. Can you not elect him to the Legislature? It ...