Lincoln In The Telegraph Office - David Homer Bates - Bog

""Lincoln in the Telegraph Office"" is a historical book written by David Homer Bates, published in 1907. The book is a collection of recollections from members of the United States Military Telegraph Corps during the American Civil War. The author, Bates, served as a telegraph operator during the war and was present in the telegraph office when President Abraham Lincoln received many of his most important messages. The book provides a unique perspective on the Civil War, as it focuses on the important role that telegraph operators played in the conflict. The telegraph was a crucial means of communication during the war, allowing military leaders to quickly transmit orders and information across great distances. The book explores the challenges faced by telegraph operators, including the dangers of working in a warzone and the difficulty of deciphering messages sent in code.The book also provides fascinating insights into the character of Abraham Lincoln. Bates describes the President as a frequent visitor to the telegraph office, where he would often wait for important messages and converse with the operators. The book includes several anecdotes about Lincoln's interactions with the operators, which reveal his sense of humor, his compassion, and his dedication to the Union cause.Overall, ""Lincoln in the Telegraph Office"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on an often-overlooked aspect of the Civil War. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of telegraph operators and their vital role in the conflict, as well as offering a unique perspective on one of America's most iconic Presidents.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.