Gain a unique perspective on American history with this collection of John Hay's personal papers. As one of Abraham Lincoln's private secretaries and a diplomat and statesman in his own right, Hay was a witness to many of the most pivotal moments in American history. With insights into the Lincoln presidency, the Spanish-American War, and much more, Letters of John Hay and Extracts From Diary is a fascinating read for history buffs. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.