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Page 197
... possible , the accuracy of that description . On Leap Day , then , Senate galleries and floor packed with expectant listeners , Seward delivered his important speech . His language treating the slave problem was more subdued than ever ...
... possible , the accuracy of that description . On Leap Day , then , Senate galleries and floor packed with expectant listeners , Seward delivered his important speech . His language treating the slave problem was more subdued than ever ...
Page 266
... possible charges of corrupt bargaining , he added , " Make no contracts that will bind me , " and drew a line under those ominous words . He gave the paper to Baker asking if he would take it to the battleground as soon as possible ...
... possible charges of corrupt bargaining , he added , " Make no contracts that will bind me , " and drew a line under those ominous words . He gave the paper to Baker asking if he would take it to the battleground as soon as possible ...
Page 362
... possible advance into North , 36 ; in Galesburg debate , 33-37 ; called " the mottled candidate , " 37 ; in Quincy debate , 37-39 ; meets Carl Schurz , 39 ; health of , 40 ; in Alton debate , 39-40 ; final tour of Douglas campaign , 41 ...
... possible advance into North , 36 ; in Galesburg debate , 33-37 ; called " the mottled candidate , " 37 ; in Quincy debate , 37-39 ; meets Carl Schurz , 39 ; health of , 40 ; in Alton debate , 39-40 ; final tour of Douglas campaign , 41 ...
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