Originally published in 1861, 'The Crisis and Our Duties' is a powerful call to action for the American people during a period of great political upheaval. Written at the outbreak of the American Civil War, this work implores citizens to put aside their differences and work towards a brighter future for all. A must-read for historians and students of American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.