A Sketch of the Character of Abraham Lincoln

<p><i>A Sketch of the Character of Abraham Lincoln</i> is a moving eulogy delivered by Augustus Woodbury at the Westminster Church in Providence Rhode Island on June 1 1865 shortly after Lincoln's assassination. This powerful sermon reflects on Lincoln's character leadership and the profound impact of his life on a nation grappling with the aftermath of the Civil War. Woodbury's discourse provides a valuable contemporary perspective on Lincoln's legacy capturing the grief and admiration felt by many Americans at the time. It offers insights into the religious and moral interpretations of Lincoln's presidency during a pivotal moment in American history. This historical document is a window into the sentiments of the era and a testament to Lincoln's enduring significance.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>