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... considered him an up- start . His Administration promised to be stormy at best , and he must keep his party united behind him . To ignore pledges was a sure way to bring swift disharmony . Therefore , in build- ing his cabinet , Lincoln ...
... considered him an up- start . His Administration promised to be stormy at best , and he must keep his party united behind him . To ignore pledges was a sure way to bring swift disharmony . Therefore , in build- ing his cabinet , Lincoln ...
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... considered recognized in the person of Wilmot . Cameron's appearance in Springfield , therefore , produced surprise and confusion among the prognosticators . On Sunday , the thirtieth , " the noon train from the East landed among us ...
... considered recognized in the person of Wilmot . Cameron's appearance in Springfield , therefore , produced surprise and confusion among the prognosticators . On Sunday , the thirtieth , " the noon train from the East landed among us ...
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... considered it anything but well in hand . Late in January Lincoln had stated that only Bates and Seward had been chosen for his cabinet , and no others would be selected until he reached Washington . ' It was generally accepted , as the ...
... considered it anything but well in hand . Late in January Lincoln had stated that only Bates and Seward had been chosen for his cabinet , and no others would be selected until he reached Washington . ' It was generally accepted , as the ...
Contents
PREFACE V | 3 |
THE BATTLE OF FACTION | 152 |
COMPROMISES AND COMPROMISERS | 190 |
Copyright | |
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