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The Daily Dispatch: September 5, 1864., [Electronic resource], The independence of the Confederate States a fact accomplished. (search)
Interview of a Canadian editor with the President.
--The editor of the London (Canada) Free Press, writing from Washington to his paper, has describes an interview with Mr. Lincoln:
The President's private room is just over the reception room, and is entered from a sort of square hall, about which there are many waiting rooms for persons seeking audiences with the President.
Upon entering this room, I saw persons walking to and fro in waiting.
I at once placed in the hands of a messenger my card and letters (previously procured from friends in New York and Cincinnati), to deliver to the President, and, with scarcely a moment's delay, I was tethered into his presence, when he arose and stepped forward in a stooping position, extended his hand and shook mine kindly, but rather loosely, as if he was afraid of hurting it, remarking, at the same time "I am glad to see you, sir; be seated." I replied: "I am a stranger in the capital, and have sought an interview with you, Mr. P