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...in the emotion-laden moment when he said good-bye to his Illinois hometown to begin his presidency: My friends — No one, not in my situation, can appreciate...this place, and the kindness of these people, I owe every thing. Here I have lived a quarter of a century, and have passed from a young to an old man....

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...inaugurate Jefferson Davis as the first president of the Confederacy. In this context, Lincoln says, My friends — No one, not in my situation, can appreciate...everything. Here I have lived a quarter of a century, and passed from a young man to an old man. Here my children have been born, and one is buried. I now leave,...

...his farewell remarks to the citizens of Springfield, Illinois on February 11, 1861 with these words: "My friends — No one, not in my situation, can appreciate...and the kindness of these people, I owe everything." He might very well have been speaking to friends and neighbors he had met with and represented as their...

...pencil about half of his speech, dictating to Nicolay the remainder of his good-by words to Springfield: "My friends — No one, not in my situation, can appreciate...this place, and the kindness of these people, I owe every thing. Here I have lived a quarter of a century, and have passed from a young to an old man....

...moment, tears filled his eyes. Then he said. "My friends — No one.... can appreciate my feelings of sadness at this parting. To this place, and the...everything. Here I have lived a quarter of a century, and passed from a young to an old man. Here my children have been born, and one is buried. I now leave,...

...platform. Rain was falling when he spoke: February 11, 1861 Farewell Address at Springfield, Illinois My friends — No one, not in my situation, can appreciate...this place, and the kindness of these people, I owe every thing. Here I have lived a quarter of a century, and have passed from a young to an old man....

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