Lincoln's warning to Gen. Elkins...until...and the Republic is destroyed.

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Wed, 21 Sep 2005 14:21:14 -0400

Lincoln's warning to Gen. Elkins... " until...and the

Republic is destroyed. "

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Abraham Lincoln

Col. William F. Elkins, Nov. 21, 1864

Steerin' fer a ditch.

 

 

" I see in the near future a crisis approaching that unnerves me and

causes me to tremble for the safety of my country. As a result of the

war, corporations have been enthroned and an era of corruption in high

places will follow, and the money power of the country will endeavor

to prolong its reign by working upon the prejudices of the people

until all wealth is aggregated in a few hands and the Republic is

destroyed. I feel at this moment more anxiety for the safety of my

country than ever before, even in the midst of war. God grant that my

suspicions may prove groundless. "

 

 

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