Quote by Abraham Lincoln

I have very large ideas of the mineral wealth of our Nation. I believe it practically inexhaustible. It abounds all over the western country, from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific, and its development has scarcely commenced. Immigration, which even the war has not stopped, will land upon our shores hundred of thousands more per year from overcrowded Europe. I intend to point them to the gold and silver that waits for them in the West. Tell the miners from me, that I shall promote their interests to the utmost of my ability; because their prosperity is the prosperity of the Nation, and we shall prove in a very few years that we are indeed the treasury of the world.

I have very large ideas of the mineral wealth of our Nation.

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their strong belief in the abundant mineral wealth within the nation, particularly in the western region. They consider this wealth to be practically limitless and widespread, stretching from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific. The speaker sees immense potential for the development of these resources, highlighting the ongoing immigration to the nation as a driving force for its further exploration and exploitation. They pledge their support to the miners, promising to advocate for their interests as their prosperity is seen as intertwined with the nation's prosperity. Ultimately, the speaker sees the nation positioning itself as the global leader in terms of mineral wealth within a short span of time.

By Abraham Lincoln

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