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... reply to Lincoln's suggestion that he announce his intention of recapturing lost forts upon taking office . Apparently , since the statement did not appear , the President Elect was advised against provoking the secession- ists further ...
... reply to Lincoln's suggestion that he announce his intention of recapturing lost forts upon taking office . Apparently , since the statement did not appear , the President Elect was advised against provoking the secession- ists further ...
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... replying with the utmost brevity . A great crowd and artillery were on hand as Jersey soil was attained , and he was ... reply . An enthusiastic demonstration , amid considerable crowding , was terminated when the party managed to wedge ...
... replying with the utmost brevity . A great crowd and artillery were on hand as Jersey soil was attained , and he was ... reply . An enthusiastic demonstration , amid considerable crowding , was terminated when the party managed to wedge ...
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... reply to this had been heard many times from Crittenden in the Senate . New Mexico and colder areas North were the only territories concerned , and slavery could never be established in any of them . The answer to this was that new ...
... reply to this had been heard many times from Crittenden in the Senate . New Mexico and colder areas North were the only territories concerned , and slavery could never be established in any of them . The answer to this was that new ...
Contents
PREFACE V | 3 |
THE BATTLE OF FACTION | 152 |
COMPROMISES AND COMPROMISERS | 190 |
Copyright | |
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