Nott, Charles Cooper (1827-1916) [Explanation and correspondence about the printing of the Cooper Institute address given by Abraham Lincoln]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04471.02 Author/Creator: Nott, Charles Cooper (1827-1916) Place Written: s.l. Type: Pamphlet signed Date: 12 February 1907 Pagination: 11 p. ; 23.5 x 14.5 cm Order a Copy
Signed by Charles C. Nott and Cephas Brainerd. Inscribed to "Ira H. Brainerd, With the regards of Charles C. Nott," and dated 12 February 1907. This pamphlet is an accompanying edition to the Cooper Institute address given by Abraham Lincoln, 27 February 1860. Includes an explanatory note stating that this edition is a facsimile of the "250 copies" that Lincoln refers to in his correspondence with Charles C. Nott, who edited the published speech. This correspondence is printed in the pamphlet and discusses the editing and printing of the speech. Also includes an introduction to the Cooper Institute address describing the speech, praising it, and pondering what Lincoln's thoughts and feelings were after giving it. No publication information or printing dates are given on the pamphlet.
Nott and Brainerd were members of the board of the Young Men's Republican Union, the group that invited Lincoln to speak at the Cooper Institute. They both contributed historical and analytical notes to Lincoln's speech when published. Ira H. Brainerd was Cephas's son.
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