This Week in History
November 10, 1854
Lincoln writes to Charles Hoyt of Aurora, Illinois, about his aspirations for a U.S. Senate seat.
November 12, 1863
President Lincoln attemds the wedding of Kate Chase, daughter of Secretary Chase, in Washington, DC.
November 14, 1861
President Lincoln meets representatives from the Lincoln Times and New York Times at the home of Secretary Seward.
Today in Lincoln's Life
Lincoln's Words
"I appeal to you again to constantly bear in mind that with you, and not
with politicians, not with Presidents, not with office-seekers, but with you,
is the question, "Shall the Union and shall the liberties of this country be
preserved to the latest generation?"
--Speech to Gov. Morton in Indianapolis, February 11, 1861