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1861] AT INDIANAPOLIS 87

Farewell to Home Folks.

Remarks to Springfield Neighbors on Leav- ing FOR Washington. February 11, 1861.

My Friends: No one, not in my situation, can appreciate my feeling of sadness at this parting. To this place, and the kindness of these people, I owe everything. Here I have lived a quarter of a century, and have passed from a young to an old man. Here my children have been born, and one is buried. I now leave, not knowing when or whether ever I may return, with a task before me greater than that which rested upon Wash- ington. Without the assistance of that Divine Being who ever attended him, I cannot succeed. With that assistance, I cannot fail. Trusting in Him who can go with me, and remain with you, and be everywhere for good, let us confidently hope that all will yet be well. To His care com- mending you, as I hope in your prayers you will commend me, I bid you an affectionate farewell.

The Preservation of the Union: It Rests with the People.

Remarks at Indianapolis, Ind. February ii, 1861.

Governor Morton and Fellow-citizens of the State of Indiana: Most heartily do I thank you for this magnificent reception ; and while I cannot take to myself any share of the compliment thus paid, more than that which pertains to a mere instrument — an accidental instrument perhaps I should say — of a great cause, I yet must look upon it as a magnificent reception, and as such