The life and writings of Major Jack Downing of Downingville, away down East in the state of Maine1834

This is a Book of Literature. The book describes that The Major Announces that he " Still Lives"— The Reason why he has not Spoken before— Writes to " President Linkin", who at once Sends for him — How Lincoln Shakes Hands — His Troubles— The Major's Advice— Lincoln to get an "Appintment on Gineral McClellan's Staff"— A Story About Old Rye, from Mr. Lincoln. Deacon Jenkins, of Downingville, Sent for to Cut and Make the resident's Uniform— A Provoking Accident— Mr. Lincoln Tells a Story— The Major as a '-Commentater" on the Constitution—Mrs. Lincoln's Party — "Insine Stebbins, of the Downingville Insensibles, Writes a Paradox for the Occasion" — The Major gets Angry— Lincoln Tells a Story About Virginia Mud. The Major has an Attack of the Ague and Fever— Begins to get the Hang of Matters at Washington— Mr. Lincoln's Improvement in " Military Nollege"— Studying "Stratygims" for Gen. McCleltan— The Major Suggests a Difficulty— Mr. Stanton Called on— The Negroes at Port Royal— 1.