Remarks upon Arriving at Leavenworth, Kansas1Jump to section
Mr. Lincoln was called for with loud cheers and made a few remarks, alluding briefly to political matters, giving a short sketch of the progress of the Republican party; of the trials of the Free State men in making this beautiful country the home of the free. He said their battles would never have to be fought over again. (Loud cries of ``that's so,'' and ``no! no!'') and after returning his sincere thanks for so flattering a reception, and remarking that he should address them in the evening, he retired amid the cheers of the crowd.
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[1] Leavenworth Times, December 5, 1859. Lincoln's remarks were made in reply to a speech of welcome by Colonel John C. Vaughan on the balcony of the Mansion House.