Will springs from the two elements of moral sense and self-interest.

Now, and ever, I shall do all in my power for peace, consistently with the maintenance of government.

That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well.

I belive that people should fight for what they believe and only what they believe.

What has ever threatened our liberty and prosperity save and except this institution of Slavery?

I do the very best I know how - the very best I can; and I mean to keep on doing so until the end.

I do, therefore, invite my fellow citizens . . . to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next, as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens.