Category Archives: Lincoln

Questions from Class

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Caleb McDaniel

Yesterday Zack pointed out that private letters written by Lincoln might shed more light on his views about slavery and emancipation. I mentioned a letter that Lincoln wrote in April 1864 to Albert G. Hodges, and you can view the … Continue reading →

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The Lincoln Map

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Caleb McDaniel

On Monday, I mentioned some recent historical work that has been done about the painting depicted here–Francis Bicknell Carpenter’s First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation of President Lincoln. Historian Susan Schulten of the University of Denver has argued that the … Continue reading →

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Reading for Friday

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Caleb McDaniel

Before coming to class on Friday, please read the following two speeches by Abraham Lincoln. Make a note of anything that surprises or confuses you, but also attempt to give an answer to this general question: Was Lincoln an abolitionist? … Continue reading →

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