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General Sherman in Georgia... Lincoln is nominated for a second term as President...
General Sherman in Georgia... Lincoln is nominated for a second term as President...
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June 10, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 10, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln's 2nd term nomination
* 1864 National Union National Convention (Baltimore)
* 16th President of the United States
* General William T. Sherman in Georgia
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "FROM GEN. SHERMAN" "Heavy Marching in Rough Country" "How Georgia Looks--Deserted Villages" "Stubborn Resistance of the Rebels" "the Rebels Utterly Fail" "THE GREAT CONTEST" "Skirmishing Near Bottom's Bridge" and more.
Page 5 has a report: "The National Convention" which begins: "The Convention to renominate Abraham Lincoln--how speedily it is described!..." with much detail on its proceedings. One bit notes: "...The nomination of Mr. Lincoln had been made an inevitable necessity months ago. There remained today for the Convention only to recognize this necessity..." and much more.
This is followed by: "The Union Nominations" with subheads: "President Lincoln Officially Notified--Address of Gov. Denison...--Reply of President Lincoln--The National League's Address and the Reply". Great content on the renomination of Lincoln for the Presidency.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
background: On June 9, 1864, President Abraham Lincoln formally received word of his renomination for a second term by the National Union Convention, which had met in Baltimore and sought to unite Republicans and pro‑Union Democrats for the ongoing Civil War. A committee presented Lincoln with the nomination and the party platform, prompting him to reply with measured gratitude, acknowledging the honor while reserving final judgment until reviewing the platform. In his response, he affirmed his support for a constitutional amendment to abolish slavery nationwide, framing it as a necessary step to secure lasting Union victory, and he emphasized continuity in leadership with the memorable phrase that “it was not best to swap horses when crossing streams.” Later that day, a separate delegation from the National Union League reinforced his renomination, and Lincoln again expressed his appreciation while underscoring the importance of steady leadership during the nation’s critical crisis. His acceptance set the stage for the 1864 election, signaling both political unity and a clear commitment to ending slavery as a central goal of his second term.
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