Abraham Lincoln's FAREWELL ADDRESS AT SPRINGFIELD
(February 11, 1861)
Monday, July 9, 2007
Farewell
My Friends: No one, not in my situation, can appreciate my feeling of sadness at this parting. To this place, and the kindness of these people, I owe everything. Here I have lived a quarter of a century and have passed from a young to an old man. Here my children have been born, and one is buried. I now leave, not knowing when or whether ever I may return, with a task before me greater than that which rested upon Washington. Without the assistance of that Divine Being who ever attended him, I cannot succeed. With that assistance, I cannot fail. Trusting in Him who can go with me, and remain with you, and be everywhere for good, let us confidently hope that all will yet be well. To His care commending you, as I hope in your prayers you will commend me, I bid you an affectionate farewell.
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Hello Dawn, I hope you could read this comment, for your last post reflect some of your feelings for leaving windy city. I feel sad because we kept communication by the blogs and now I don't know what it is going to happen. I hope that one day you could be back and can talk to you again. It was nice to know you and everyone in the class. For me every person that I met is part of my life. Therefore, you will be my classmate and friend until it could be possible.
hello Dawn, I hope that you can see your comments at your blog
hello Dawn, Your last post somehow reflect your toughts.
hello Dawn, I hope that you can see your comments at your blog
Hello Dawn, your last post really reflect your toughts.
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