Lincoln, speaking of his mother:] "God bless my mother; all that I am or ever hope to be I owe to her. — William Herndon Bless Copy Share Image
No one of Lincoln's old acquaintances in this city ever heard of his conversion to Christianity by Dr. Smith or anyone else.… — William Herndon Acquaintance Copy Share Image
Lincoln, answering friends who advised him to seek protection against assassination: "If they kill me the next man will be just as… — William Herndon Assassination Copy Share Image