Lincoln of KentuckyUniversity Press of Kentucky, 2010 M09 12 - 324 páginas Young Abraham Lincoln and his family joined the migration over the Ohio River, but it was Kentucky—the state of his birth—that shaped his personality and continued to affect his life. His wife was from the commonwealth, as were each of the other women with whom he had romantic relationships. Henry Clay was his political idol; Joshua Speed of Farmington, near Louisville, was his lifelong best friend; and all three of his law partners were Kentuckians. During the Civil War, Lincoln is reputed to have said, "I hope to have God on my side, but I must have Kentucky." He recognized Kentucky's importance as the bellwether of the four loyal slave states and accepted the commonwealth's illegal neutrality until Unionists secured firm control of the state government. Lowell Harrison emphasizes the particular skill and delicacy with which Lincoln handled the problems of a loyal slave state populated by a large number of Confederate sympathizers. It was not until decades later that Kentuckians fully recognized Lincoln's greatness and paid homage to their native son. |
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... remain focused on the topic “ Lincoln of Kentucky , " without straying off onto interesting bypaths . And I have endeavored to avoid the fascinating but often inaccu- rate legends that have become associated with this son of viii Preface.
Lowell H. Harrison. rate legends that have become associated with this son of Ken- tucky who overcame many handicaps to become the nation's greatest president . Some Kentuckians who objected to his poli- cies were slow to admit his ...
... become convinced that he must rid the nation of Lincoln in order to save the South . After consulting with some Confed- erate agents in the North ( there is no proof that Confederate leaders were aware of his scheme ) , Booth plotted to ...
... become alarmed and rush into the bedroom . Stanton and Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles were the first cabinet members to arrive , shortly after eleven . They had been at the home of Secretary Seward , who had been attacked by Lewis ...
... becoming more difficult . Mrs. Lincoln was called back into the room before seven o'clock . Alarmed by his ... become more united in their devotion to the cause of their beloved , imper- iled country . When he closed , there ...
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6 Lincoln and Slavery to 1854 | 78 |
7 The Gathering Storm | 93 |
8 An Election a War and Kentuckys Neutrality | 111 |
Illustrations follow page | 150 |
10 Lincoln and Military Operations in Kentucky | 155 |
11 Wartime Politics in Kentucky | 176 |
12 Lincoln and Wartime Issues in Kentucky | 194 |
13 Lincoln Slavery and Kentucky | 221 |
Notes | 247 |
Bibliographical Essay | 277 |
Index | 287 |