Speeches of Abraham Lincoln 1861 - Address At Fishkill Landing
by Abraham Lincoln
FEBRUARY 19, 1861
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:--I appear before you not to make a speech. I have
not sufficient time, if I had the strength, to repeat speeches at every
station where the people kindly gather to welcome me as we go along. If I
had the strength, and should take the time, I should not get to
Washington until after the inauguration, which you must be aware would
not fit exactly. That such an untoward event might not transpire, I know
you will readily forego any further remarks; and I close by bidding you
farewell.
