Abraham Lincoln and the Widow Bixby

Abraham Lincoln and the Widow Bixby is a non-fiction book written by F. Lauriston Bullard. It tells the story of President Abraham Lincoln's efforts to console a grieving mother during the American Civil War. In November 1864, Lincoln received a letter from Lydia Bixby, a widow who had lost five sons in the war. The letter became famous when it was published in the Boston Evening Transcript, and Lincoln's response became one of his most famous and moving letters. The book explores the historical context of the letter, the circumstances surrounding the Bixby family's losses, and Lincoln's own feelings about the war and the sacrifices it demanded. It also examines the impact of the letter on American history and the legacy of Lincoln's presidency. The book is a fascinating look at one of the most poignant moments of the Civil War and a testament to Lincoln's compassion and leadership.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.