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... expressed to Trumbull his approval of the Republican position of masterly inactivity . We do not want to say or do anything at present to drive off the border States and at the same time we must not back down from the great principles ...
... expressed to Trumbull his approval of the Republican position of masterly inactivity . We do not want to say or do anything at present to drive off the border States and at the same time we must not back down from the great principles ...
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... expressed , that Congress would compromise.1 “ Our friends [ must ] stand firm in the face of pressure such as few men were ever submitted to , " declared a friend of Trumbull . " You will not wonder that I have fears that some of our ...
... expressed , that Congress would compromise.1 “ Our friends [ must ] stand firm in the face of pressure such as few men were ever submitted to , " declared a friend of Trumbull . " You will not wonder that I have fears that some of our ...
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... expressed his gratification at seeing so many of his friends " and having opportunity to give them a hearty greeting.1 He told a few stories of old days in Coles County , then shook hands with nearly everyone before the crowd dispersed ...
... expressed his gratification at seeing so many of his friends " and having opportunity to give them a hearty greeting.1 He told a few stories of old days in Coles County , then shook hands with nearly everyone before the crowd dispersed ...
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A FABIAN FORTNIGHT | 7 |
SECESSION SALVOS | 41 |
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