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Nobody understood better than Mr. Lincoln the obvious truth that in politics it does not suffice merely to nominate candidates. Something must also be done to elect them.
Caleb Atwater

Born: December 25, 1778
Died: March 13, 1867 (aged 88)
Bio: Caleb Atwater was an American politician, historian, and early archaeologist in the state of Ohio. He served several terms as a state politician and was appointed as United States postmaster of Circleville, Ohio.
Known for:
- Writings of Caleb Atwater (1833)
- An essay on education (1841)
- Remarks made on a tour to Prairie du Chien (1831)