Abraham Lincoln and His Presidency, Volume 1R. Clarke Company, 1904 |
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... never met . In my first interview with him , soon after the adjournment of the convention ( of which I was a member ) , he earnestly and even sadly insisted that there was no adequate material for such a work as was intended , yet he ...
... never met . In my first interview with him , soon after the adjournment of the convention ( of which I was a member ) , he earnestly and even sadly insisted that there was no adequate material for such a work as was intended , yet he ...
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... never abandoned . It is now fulfilled , with the advantage gained from constantly accumulating materials , and with the aid of new lights and changed conditions favorable to a more dispas- sionate estimate of the men and events of one ...
... never abandoned . It is now fulfilled , with the advantage gained from constantly accumulating materials , and with the aid of new lights and changed conditions favorable to a more dispas- sionate estimate of the men and events of one ...
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... an abundance of wholesome food . Young Abra- ham distinguished himself at an early day by a good rifle - shot , though he never acquired his father's zest for hunting . Large of his age and strong , he 14 LINCOLN AND HIS PRESIDENCY .
... an abundance of wholesome food . Young Abra- ham distinguished himself at an early day by a good rifle - shot , though he never acquired his father's zest for hunting . Large of his age and strong , he 14 LINCOLN AND HIS PRESIDENCY .
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... . If he had associates that did not contribute to his refinement , he was never sub- ject to them , and could always rise above their influ- - ence . Drinking habits were prevalent , but he had PARENTAGE - CHILDHOOD - YOUTH . 21.
... . If he had associates that did not contribute to his refinement , he was never sub- ject to them , and could always rise above their influ- - ence . Drinking habits were prevalent , but he had PARENTAGE - CHILDHOOD - YOUTH . 21.
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... never to be for him . Times were hard as ever . President Jackson implored Congress to relieve settlers who had taken lands under the credit system ; but his voice was unheeded . Many had to sell improved lands at a loss or to abandon ...
... never to be for him . Times were hard as ever . President Jackson implored Congress to relieve settlers who had taken lands under the credit system ; but his voice was unheeded . Many had to sell improved lands at a loss or to abandon ...
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