Introduction: A memoir of Lincoln -- The Lincoln-Douglas debates -- The Cooper Institute speech -- The presidential campaign -- Leading events in Lincoln's life -- Books for reference -- Lowell's tribute to Lincoln -- The "Scurril Jester's" recantation -- Writings and addresses of Abraham Lincoln: First inaugural address -- Second inaugural address -- Address in Independence Hall -- Speech at Gettysburg -- Last public address -- Letter to Horace Greeley -- Early history of Lincoln -- Address before the Young Men's Lyceum of Springfield -- The way for a young man to rise -- Notes for a law lecture -- Eulogy of Henry Clay -- Speech at the Republican convention -- Lecture on discoveries -- Address at Cooper Institute -- Letter accepting the nomination -- Farewell address at Springfield -- Recommendation to Congress in regard to a gradual and compensated emancipation -- Proclamation recommending Thanksgiving for victories -- Preliminary proclamation of emancipation -- Proclamation, November 15, 1862 -- Final proclamation of emancipation -- Proclamation for Thanksgiving -- Letter to A.G. Hodges -- Letter to Mrs. Bixby -- Notes -- Topics for study and discussion Monaghan, J. Lincoln bibliography Oakleaf, J. Lincoln bibliography Bound in cloth; frontispiece 18