Life of Abraham Lincoln, Presenting His Early History, Political Career, and Speeches in and Out of Congress: Also a General View of His Policy as President of the United States; with His Messages, Proclamations, Letters, Etc., and a Concise History of the WarMoore, Wilstach & Baldwin, 1865 - 510 pages |
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... cause he had so firmly upheld through the darkest hours . Would that the work were more worthy the theme . No name will be more sacred in our country's annals , or more perpetual in the memory of the world , than that of ABRAHAM LINCOLN ...
... cause he had so firmly upheld through the darkest hours . Would that the work were more worthy the theme . No name will be more sacred in our country's annals , or more perpetual in the memory of the world , than that of ABRAHAM LINCOLN ...
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... cause of his removal to Indiana . We have at least the fact , that , though painfully , and with an exile's sadness , he yet turned his back forever on a State that tolerated slavery , to seek a new home where free labor had been ...
... cause of his removal to Indiana . We have at least the fact , that , though painfully , and with an exile's sadness , he yet turned his back forever on a State that tolerated slavery , to seek a new home where free labor had been ...
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... cause of Henry Clay . The State election occurred in August , and the Presidential election two or three months later , the same season . Political feeling ran high , at this the second election ( as it proved ) of Jackson ...
... cause of Henry Clay . The State election occurred in August , and the Presidential election two or three months later , the same season . Political feeling ran high , at this the second election ( as it proved ) of Jackson ...
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... cause before the people , was repeatedly called on to encounter the foremost advocates of the Democratic party- what no man in Illinois , it was now manifest , could do more successfully . For the fourth time in succession , Mr. Lincoln ...
... cause before the people , was repeatedly called on to encounter the foremost advocates of the Democratic party- what no man in Illinois , it was now manifest , could do more successfully . For the fourth time in succession , Mr. Lincoln ...
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... cause for hope from earthly aid . At this juncture , the widow received a letter from Mr. Lincoln , volunteering his services in an effort to save the youth from the impending stroke . Gladly was his aid accepted , although it seemed ...
... cause for hope from earthly aid . At this juncture , the widow received a letter from Mr. Lincoln , volunteering his services in an effort to save the youth from the impending stroke . Gladly was his aid accepted , although it seemed ...
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