Lincoln's trip to Washington

1861February, President-elect abraham lincoln went to Washington from Springfield to visit his supporters and found his voice on the way to be sworn in on March 4. The following is a written record:

186 1 February 1 1 Monday

? Lincoln's home is around 7:30 in the morning. President-elect abraham lincoln didn't go to the railway station with his wife, who will be with him later.

? When Lincoln got on the bus at Springfield West Station, he said to the crowd, "I owe them everything for this place and for the kindness of these people." . . I'm going to go now. . The task before me is more important than that of George Washington.

? Decatur Railway Station

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? Indiana line city

? In lafayette, Indiana, Lincoln said in front of a crowd in lafayette City after Indiana politicians joined him: "Although some of us may have different political views, we are still United in a sense of unity. We all believe in defending the Union, every star and every glorious flag. Allow me to express a feeling that there will be no difference between us in the National League.

? Thornton, Indiana

? Lebanon, Indiana

? Zionsville, Indiana

? Lincoln arrived in Indianapolis, Indiana at 5 pm, and was greeted by Governor Oliver Morton with a 34-gun salute. He joined a team of 20,000 state legislators, government officials, soldiers, firefighters and others. During the trip, he temporarily lost a copy of his inaugural speech for the first time. The next morning, accompanied by Mrs Lincoln, he boarded the train for Cincinnati.

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? Shelbyville, Indiana

? Greensburg, Indiana

? Morris, Indiana

? Fort Lawrence, Indiana

? Lincoln of Cincinnati, Ohio, said at a reception held by the German Industry Association: "I think it is my responsibility ... I should wait until the last minute and try to solve the current national difficulties before I can clearly express my path." His reluctance to make a clear public statement on the separatist crisis is a persistent theme in his comments on this trip. Under the escort of senator from Ohio, Lincoln took the Miami subway at 9: 00 the next morning.

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? Milford, Ohio

? Mimi Millville, Ohio

? Loveland, Ohio

? Morrow, Ohio

? Colvin, Ohio

? Shenia, Ohio

? London, Ohio

? In Columbus, Ohio, 60,000 people greeted Lincoln in Columbus. Lincoln made a speech to the public on the steps of the state capitol, but strangely, his speech was out of touch with reality. Lincoln said: "When we look out, nothing can really hurt anyone. This is a gratifying situation. We have different views on political issues, but no one suffers. " I left less than 8 o'clock the next morning and went to Pittsburgh on a rainy day.

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? Newark, Ohio

? Fraziesburg, Ohio

? Dresden, Ohio

? Coshockton, Ohio

? Newstown, Ohio

? Ulrich, Ohio.

? Cadiz Center, Ohio

? Stabenville, Ohio

? Wellsville, Ohio

? Rochester, Pennsylvania

? To Allegheny, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Lincoln was delayed for two hours because a freight train broke down. He arrived in Allegheny (now part of Pittsburgh) at 8 p.m. and crossed the river into Steel City by carriage.

? At Monongahela Palace, Peter Le Lincoln was awed by the size and strength of the crowd. He's on the street in Pittsburgh. He said in the lobby of Monongahela building: "Friends, when I walked through your crowded streets in the rain, on my way here, I couldn't help thinking that if all people supported the trade union, it would certainly not be in any great danger-it would be preserved."

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? Rochester, Pennsylvania

? Wellsville, Ohio

? Ohio League His speech in the league has a familiar ring, "I just appeared in front of you to greet you and say goodbye. . . If I want to give a speech in every town, I won't arrive in Washington until some time after the inauguration ceremony. " In other towns, he apologized to the crowd for his hoarse voice. In Wellesville, he refused to give a speech because he had already given a speech on his way to Pittsburgh.

? Lavaine, Ohio

? Hudson, Ohio

? Wedelhouse in Cleveland In a snowstorm, Lincoln arrived in Cleveland with another large group of people. Although he said goodbye in Springfield, he seemed to underestimate the seriousness of the situation again. He said to those who praised him: "This crisis, as people say, is completely man-made crisis." Lincoln's inaugural address was considered forgotten by robert lincoln for the second time. He left town at 9 am on Saturday, February 6th.

? Willoughby, Ohio

? Panis, Ohio.

? Madison Ohio

? Geneva, Ohio

? The crowd in Archytas, Ohio asked Mrs. Lincoln to appear on the train, but the president-elect replied that he "shouldn't want to seduce her, because he always finds it difficult to make her do what she doesn't want to do."

? Connor, Ohio

? Girard, Pennsylvania

? Erie, Pennsylvania

? Northeast Pennsylvania

? Westfield, Lincoln said in Westfield: "When Lincoln, now bearded, met Grace Budd, who was 12 years old, this young girl became a legend. Bud suggested that he grow a beard. . "Now, if she is here, I want to see her."

As a report in a contemporary newspaper said, after they met, "he kissed her several times. . . Cheer in the excited crowd.

? Dunkirk, new york

? Silverstream, New York

? In Buffalo, new york, Lincoln was welcomed by former President Mildred Fillmore and 65,438+00,000 supporters. He spent the night in an American home, and Fillmore spent the Sabbath in a local monotheistic church the next day. He left Buffalo at 5: 45 a.m. on Monday, February 65438, 2008, with reporter horace greeley on board.

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? New york Batavia

? Rochester new york

? New york Clyde

? New york Syracuse

? New york Utica

? New york Falls.

? New york Fangda

? Amsterdam new york.

? New york Schenectadi

? Albany, New York, although there was an enthusiastic Welshman in the state capital, when the Lincoln couple's trip was ruined by a political quarrel between state legislators, they decided never to return to Albany.

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? Troy, new york

? New york Hudson

? New york Rheinbeck

? New york Poughkeepsie

? Fishkill, new york

? Paikes, new york

? New york Hudson River Railway Company "I won't easily forget the first time I saw abraham lincoln. . . I said that from the top of a bus (coming from the side, very close, blocked by kerbs and crowds), I can clearly see all this, especially Mr. Lincoln: his appearance and gait; His perfect posture and calmness; His unusually stout height; He wore a pleated black dress and a thick pipe T with his head tilted back. Dark brown plexus; A wrinkled but smart-looking face; Black, thick hair; A disproportionately long neck; When he stood there watching people, he put his hands behind his back. " Walt Whitman

? At Asterhouse in new york, it is estimated that there were 250 people, 1 0,000 people watching Lincoln's1-car parade to Asterhouse. I met william cullen bryant, editor of new york Evening News, on February 20th, 186 1.

? New york Conservatory of Music. Earlier that day, Mrs Lincoln and her children visited the barnum Museum. That night, President-elect Lincoln went to the Conservatory to enjoy the new Verdi opera. After the first act, all the audience and actors sang "The Stars and Stripes" for the special guests.

? New York City Hall. Before going to the city hall, Lincoln met with 94-year-old Joshua Dewey, who had participated in every presidential election since George Washington. At the City Hall, he told Mayor Fernando Wood and the City Council, "Nothing can make me willingly agree to destroy this alliance."

? Astor building

1861February 2 1 Thursday

? Ferry in Cortland Province

? New Jersey, New Jersey

? Newark, New Jersey

? Elizabeth, New Jersey

? Ravi, New Jersey

? New Brunswick, New Jersey

? Trenton, N.J. "This institution is made up of most gentlemen who exercised their best judgment in choosing the Chief Justice and thought that I was not that person. . . Nevertheless, they stood up and welcomed me as the constitutional president of the United States. . . Representatives of the United States unite to make the alliance and freedom of the people permanent. " Abraham lincoln

? Bristol, Pennsylvania

? Kensington parking lot in Philadelphia

? Lincoln Continental Hotel took a bus to the Continental Hotel to talk with 65438+ 10,000 supporters. An observer said, "We are sure that no one in the crowd below heard Lincoln's speech." That night, Frederick W Seward wrote to his father, Senator william seward, to discuss the plot to assassinate Lincoln discovered in Baltimore. Detectives from the railway company confirmed the news. He promised to consider changing his itinerary, but insisted on completing the tasks in Philadelphia and Harrisburg.

Friday, February 22nd 186 1.

? Lincoln took a carriage to Independence Hall, where he said, inspired by his surroundings, "I have never had a political feeling, which did not come from the feeling embodied in the Declaration of Independence." Before he left, he raised a 34-star new national flag over Independence Hall (Kansas was just received on 186 1 October 29th years ago).

? Philadelphia Railway Station and Detective Allen Pinkerton Pan Ning Lincoln went to Washington via Baltimore. The telegraph line outside the city was cut off to prevent the news of the trip from spreading southward.

? Lyman Square, Pennsylvania

? Lancaster, Pennsylvania

? In the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, according to his schedule, Lincoln appeared in front of the state legislature and Governor Andrew J. Curtin, and said that "I should" please do my best to maintain peace in this country. "Lincoln arrived in Washington's new plan has been drawn up. His initial answer was: "Unless there are other reasons, except ridicule, I am willing to carry out Zhu De's plan. "He boarded a special train back to Philadelphia, where he will transfer to the afternoon train 1 1 for the American capital.

186 1 Saturday, February 23rd,

? President Street Station, Baltimore, Maryland

? In Washington, Lincoln had breakfast with Senator Savord, telegraphed his wife that he had arrived safely, and then sat down for an interview with photographer Mathew Brady.

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