Lincoln's Birthday Miracle on Pennsylvania Avenue
A Washington tale from February 12, 1865 follows Madge, a poor girl selling lunches with her brother Bennie to support their crippled father. Lincoln helps when Madge is struck by a coach, later visiting and comforting her and promising to return. The story ends with Lincoln's assassination and the nation mourns a man famed for compassion.
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Lincoln's blunt memo on a neighbor's finances
A New York firm asked Abraham Lincoln for a neighbor's financial standing. Lincoln replied that the neighbor had a wife and baby worth 59 000 dollars, an office with minimal furnishings, and a large rat hole in a corner, ending with respectful signature.
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Lincoln and Stephens in a Civil War peace meeting tale
Gen. Horace Porter recounts a City Point meeting with Alexander H. Stephens and southern commissioners and President Lincoln to discuss peace preliminaries. Lincoln jokes about Stephens Coat while Grant recalls the husk of a coat and the yellow complexion described by Porter.
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A Mother's Plea Reaches White House and Triumphs
A Cleveland mother with five soldier sons, including a 19 year old in a Washington hospital, visits the White House and secures her son's discharge. The president writes an order, invites them to dine, and grants two railroad tickets plus a government job opportunity. The story has become a noted Lincoln era anecdote.
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Ten Strings of Gratitude Sermon by Dr Talmage
In this Washington sermon Dr. Talmage urges rehearsing all blessings and praising God with ten strings. He likens praise to a harp and surveys gifts like food, sight, sleep, movement, night skies, reason, friendship, gospel benefits, and heavenly anticipation, urging gratitude and joy.
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Lincoln anecdote told by Springfield fireman in Boston
In Boston a former Springfield resident recounted a Lincoln story illustrating the man’s character. He described Lincoln questioning him about the local fire brigade and then promising to donate $50 to the fire company, only to be advised by Mrs Lincoln that $20 would suffice, reflecting Abe’s humor and prudence.
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