This Week in History May 9, 1860 Lincoln is introduced in the Illinois State Republican Convention as the "Rail Candidate" for President. May 14, 1841 Lincoln's law partnership with Stephen Logan is announced in the Sangamo Journal. May 15, 1862 President Lincoln approves the establishment of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Today in Lincoln's Life Lincoln's Words "I appeal to you again to constantly bear in mind that with you, and not with politicians, not with Presidents, not with office-seekers, but with you, is the question, "Shall the Union and shall the liberties of this country be preserved to the latest generation?" --Speech to Gov. Morton in Indianapolis, February 11, 1861

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