This was, in point of fact, to get from him a copy of the inauguration speech for the Associated Press.

I turned it over to Ben Perley Poore, who, like myself, was assisting Mr.Gobright.

The President that was about to be seemed entirely self-possessed; not a sign of nervousness, and very obliging.

As I have said, I accompanied the cortege that passed from the senate chamber to the east portico.
When Mr.Lincoln removed his hat to face the vast throng in front and below, I extended my hand to take it, but Judge Douglas, just behind me, reached over my outstretched arm and received it, holding it during the delivery of the address.

I stood just near enough the speaker's elbow not to obstruct any gestures he might make, though he made but few; and then I began to get a suspicion of the power of the man.
He delivered that inaugural address as if he had been delivering inaugural addresses all his life.