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LincolnThe source of this small sample of letters, speeches, and
writings is The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln, edited by
Roy P. Basler. Introductions to individual documents are by
Abraham Lincoln Online. Documents housed on other Web sites are
noted as such. Letter to Allen N. Ford, 1846 Lincoln replies to
charges of being a religious scoffer. Letter to George
Robertson, 1855 Important quotes on liberty and an early mention
of the "house divided" concept. Letter to Joshua Speed, 1855
Lincoln tells a close friend how he views slavery. Advice to
Lawyers, 1855-1860 Lincoln recommends diligent study to
prospective lawyers. Letter to Henry Pierce, 1859 Lincoln's
highly quotable "all honor to Jefferson" letter. Letter to Lyman
Trumbull, 1860 Lincoln confesses his interest in the 1860
presidential nomination. Letter to George Latham, 1860 Lincoln
encourages a his friend's son who failed t