Stories and Anecdotes - Lincoln and the Birds

     One of the most interesting and pathetic incidents of which I have ever read or heard is connected with memory of one of the greatest and noblest men of all times---Abraham Lincoln. In company with some other candidates who were out on a political campaign over a half century ago in the wild West, he saw, in the woods near the close of the day some baby birds that had been blown out of their nest. Asking to be allowed to get from the carriage, which passed on ahead, Mr. Lincoln picked up the tiny creatures and restored them to their little home. On reaching the inn, he was asked the cause of his delay, and astonished his hearers by telling them of his humane act, declaring that, had he not returned the birdies to their mother’s care, he could not sleep at night. What a tender, loving heart!