The Life And Letters Of John Hay V1

The Life and Letters of John Hay V1 is a biography written by William Roscoe Thayer about the American statesman and diplomat John Hay. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering Hay's early life and career as a journalist and private secretary to Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. Thayer draws on a wealth of primary sources, including Hay's personal letters and diaries, to provide a detailed account of his subject's life and achievements. The book also offers insights into the political and social climate of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as Hay served as Secretary of State under Presidents William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. Overall, The Life and Letters of John Hay V1 is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of America's most influential diplomats and statesmen.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.