The Life and Letters of John Hay V2 is a biography written by William Roscoe Thayer. The book is a detailed account of the life of John Hay, an American statesman, diplomat, and writer who served as the private secretary and assistant to President Abraham Lincoln. The second volume of the book covers Hay's life from 1865 to 1905, including his service as the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom and his appointment as the Secretary of State under President William McKinley and President Theodore Roosevelt. The book also includes a collection of Hay's personal letters, providing insight into his personal life and relationships. Thayer's biography is a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of America's most influential political figures.In Two Volumes. Work On John Hay, Who Served In The Administration Of President Abraham Lincoln During The American Civil War. He Also Served As Diplomat In Paris, Vienna, And Spain. Educated At Brown University, He Was A Companion To Lincoln, Including On His Trip To Give The Infamous Gettysburg Address On November 19th, 1863. He Later Served As Secretary Of State, Ambassador To England, Etc. With President T. Roosevelt.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.
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