02481cam a22003373u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500009001051000033001142450071001472640051002183000047002693360026003163370026003423380036003685000031004045080029004355201346004645340045018106530053018556530058019086530058019666530050020247000027020748560042021012657UtSlPG20260610133101.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE4561 aLincoln, Abraham,d1809-186514aThe Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 5: 1858-1862 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-09-30  aProduced by David Widger  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865  aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865  aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 1857-1861  aLincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Correspondence1 aLapsley, Arthur Brooks40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2657