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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... called back into the room before seven o'clock . Alarmed by his deteriorating condition , she fainted . Revived , she kissed him , called him endearing names , implored him to speak to her once more , to live for the children . Alarmed ...
... called a " national debt , " which in time he paid off . There he had been elected captain of a militia company during the Black Hawk War , an indication of respect and affection that was one of his proudest achievements . There with ...
... called for calm on April 15. “ Let the people of Kentucky disappoint the miscreants who would involve them in bloodshed and strife , by conducting themselves with calm- ness and moderation . Avoid all heated conversations and im ...
... called for a great public meeting on the evening of April 18 to express grief . The Committee on Resolutions told the large audience that day , “ We have seen a man born in the lowliest , rise and grow in the affections of the people ...
... called into a special ses- sion , created a joint committee on May 20 to draft appropriate resolutions . Presented on May 26 , the resolutions noted the difficult times in which Lincoln had served and said that he had " exhibited high ...
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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 |