Book detail: The Lincoln Mailbag: America Writes to the President, 1861-1865 is presented as a focused source page for quotations connected with this book, collection, transcript, or source record.
The Lincoln Mailbag is a compilation of correspondence sent to Abraham Lincoln between 1861 and 1865. These letters provide a unique perspective on the American public's feelings, hopes, and fears during the tumultuous period of the Civil War. The collection includes a wide range of correspondents, from ordinary citizens to prominent figures, and covers a variety of topics, including the war effort, the treatment of slaves, and the future of the nation.
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