Greeley's estimate of Lincoln

the long version

"This interesting address by Horace Greeley was written either in 1868 or not far from that date; but for some reason it did not receive publication -- and it is believed was never delivered. Mr. Greeley's manuscript, now in the possession of a former editor of the "Tribune," has been lent to me to decipher. Its frequent and closely and minutely written interlineations, and its general illegibility have made its reproduction a somewhat appalling task. [signed] Joel Benton."