2017 Reprint of 1948 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. Volume two of a two volume set. This volume covers the period from 1841-1845. This two-volume set comprises all letters, speeches, documents and other writings that had come to light since the publication of Lincoln's work in twelve volumes in 1905. Rufus Rockwell Wilson provides illuminating notes where required, to afford readers a full and sympathetic account of Mr. Lincoln's career. Volume one published separately.