Lincoln - Resolute Determination CarvingOrigins: Lincoln Resolute Determination Carving This thought is from a letter of encouragement Lincoln penned in 1860 to George Latham, a friend of Lincolns son Robert. In the letter, Lincoln alludes to the struggles and discouragement he himself has experienced and that the mindset expressed in this great thought is his way of persevering. The lettering is of a Victorian Era blackletter form (also called Old English) used in Lincolns time. Simplified

The two stars are inspired by current uniform buttons which

The lettering is of a distinctly Arts & Crafts style as is the simple ornament

at his insistence

It was adopted in 1791 as the second of the ten amendments to the United States Constitution which make up the Bill of Rights

who bravely bears his country's cause

Felt protective pads arrive attached to the oak

We felt compelled to do so based solely on the strength of its message about finding contentment in life's simple things

this carving and its sentiment has also resonated strongly with a broader group of people who find themselves needing to persevere through difficult times and personal battles and who truly appreciate the indomitable spirit of Captain John Paul Jones

Origins: This great thought is from Walden

We used an Old English stone engraving lettering style paired with the centuries old and universally-recognized symbol of peace

Here is the complete poem for you:

The letterform is an ornate blackletter style we believe lends itself particularly well to carving and