Abraham Lincoln - The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. V (Chap. 4.19) lyrics

Reply To The Mayor Of Albany, New York February 18, 1861 MR. MAYOR:—I can hardly appropriate to myself the flattering terms in which you communicate the tender of this reception, as personal to myself. I most gratefully accept the hospitalities tendered to me, and will not detain you or the audience with any extended remarks at this time. I presume that in the two or three courses through which I shall have to go, I shall have to repeat somewhat, and I will therefore only express to you my thanks for this kind reception.