Page 5 - Marks River News Today

Here i have lived a quarter of a century and have passed from a young to an old man. here my children have been born and one is buried. i now leave not knowing when or if ever i may return with a task before me greater than that which rested upon washington. without the assistance of the divine being whoever attended him i cannot succeed. with that assistance i cannot fail. trusting in him who can go with me and remain with you and be everywhere for good, let us confidently hope that all yet wil...

If ever i may return with a task before me greater than that which rested upon washington. without the assistance of the divine being whoever attended him i cannot succeed. with that assistance i cannot fail. trusting in him who can go with me and remain with you and be everywhere for good let us confidently hope that all yet will be well. to his care commending you as i hope in your prayers you will commend me i bid you an affectionate farewell. with those words 149 years ago today abraham linc...