As I had charge of the telegraph department, as well as the railways, this gave me an opportunity of seeing President Lincoln, Mr.Seward, Secretary Cameron, and others; and I was occasionally brought in personal contact with these men, which was to me a source of great interest.

Mr.Lincoln would occasionally come to the office and sit at the desk awaiting replies to telegrams, or perhaps merely anxious for information.
All the pictures of this extraordinary man are like him.

He was so marked of feature that it was impossible for any one to paint him and not produce a likeness.

He was certainly one of the most homely men I ever saw when his features were in repose; but when excited or telling a story, intellect shone through his eyes and illuminated his face to a degree which I have seldom or never seen in any other.

His manners were perfect because natural; and he had a kind word for everybody, even the youngest boy in the office.