CHAPTER III.

DEPARTMENT OF LIBERAL ARTS.

The most important educational feature of the Exposition — Wonderful and complete in every detail — Tremen-
dous advantages to be derived from this matchless exhibition — Every state in the Union and nearly every
country in the world represented — Splendid exhibits from Montreal and Quebec — An interesting display by
the American Bible Society — The Lincoln manuscripts — The only letter that Jefferson Davis wrote to
Abraham Lincoln — Tens of thousands of unique and charming features — Sketch of Professor Peabody —
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