This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subtitle: Containing His Early History and Political Career; Together With the Speeches, Messages, Proclamations and Other Official Documents Illustrative of His Eventful Administration; Original Published by: J.E. Potter in 1865 in 494 pages; Subjects: Biography & Autobiography / Presidents & Heads of State; History / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877);