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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... Land Speculation Mania - Mr . Lin- coln's First Appearance in the Legislature - Banks and Internal Improve- ments - Whig Measures Democratically Botched - First Meeting of Lincoln with Douglas - The Latter Seeks an Office of the ...
... Land Speculation Mania - Mr . Lin- coln's First Appearance in the Legislature - Banks and Internal Improve- ments - Whig Measures Democratically Botched - First Meeting of Lincoln with Douglas - The Latter Seeks an Office of the ...
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... Lands - Mr . Lincoln as a Congressman - He CHAPTER IX . Mr. Lincoln in Retirement for Five Years - Gen . Taylor's Administration - The Slavery Agitation of 1850 - The Compromise of Clay and Fillmore - The " Final Settlement of 1852 ...
... Lands - Mr . Lincoln as a Congressman - He CHAPTER IX . Mr. Lincoln in Retirement for Five Years - Gen . Taylor's Administration - The Slavery Agitation of 1850 - The Compromise of Clay and Fillmore - The " Final Settlement of 1852 ...
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... lands of Shenandoah for cultivation , the wild delights of hunting the then abundant game of the woods , and the exciting hazards of an uncertain warfare with savage enemies , had been almost the sole occupation of his rough and ...
... lands of Shenandoah for cultivation , the wild delights of hunting the then abundant game of the woods , and the exciting hazards of an uncertain warfare with savage enemies , had been almost the sole occupation of his rough and ...
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... land , on a Treasury Warrant - No . 5,994 - beginning opposite Charles Yancey's upper line , on the south side of the river , running south 200 poles , then up the river for quantity , 11th December , 1782 . " * Yancey's land , as ...
... land , on a Treasury Warrant - No . 5,994 - beginning opposite Charles Yancey's upper line , on the south side of the river , running south 200 poles , then up the river for quantity , 11th December , 1782 . " * Yancey's land , as ...
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... land , had now their three sons and two daughters left to her sole protection and care , with probably little means ... lands , as in the case of Boone , they were not always so fortunate as to retain in fee . More comfortable days , and ...
... land , had now their three sons and two daughters left to her sole protection and care , with probably little means ... lands , as in the case of Boone , they were not always so fortunate as to retain in fee . More comfortable days , and ...
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