CHAPTER IX.

THE ANTIETAM EPISODE.--LINCOLN'S LOVE OF SONG.

If a Cause of Action is Good it needs no Vindication 144

Letter from A. J. Perkins 145

Mr. Lincoln's Own Statement of the Antietam Affair 147

One "Little Sad Song" 150

Well Timed Rudeness of Kind Intent 151

Favorite Songs 152

Adam and Eve's Wedding Day 152

Favorite Poem: "O Why Should the Spirit of Mortal be Proud?" 153