The Life of William H. Seward, Volume 2Harper and Brothers, 1900 - Cabinet officers |
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... soon appointed a special com- mittee to consider the best means to allay the excite- ment , the breach widened and the strength of disunion increased . Many of the Garrisonian abolitionists re- joiced in the prospect of realizing their ...
... soon appointed a special com- mittee to consider the best means to allay the excite- ment , the breach widened and the strength of disunion increased . Many of the Garrisonian abolitionists re- joiced in the prospect of realizing their ...
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... soon as his presence in the hotel became known , a special committee was sent to fetch him . He went reluctantly , and was received with such enthusiasm that he was compelled to speak . With humor in perfect harmony with the ...
... soon as his presence in the hotel became known , a special committee was sent to fetch him . He went reluctantly , and was received with such enthusiasm that he was compelled to speak . With humor in perfect harmony with the ...
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... soon be de- nounced by the North , although so many are anxious for a fray . The North will not consent to a long civil war . large portion , much the largest portion of the Republican party , are reckless now of the crisis before us ...
... soon be de- nounced by the North , although so many are anxious for a fray . The North will not consent to a long civil war . large portion , much the largest portion of the Republican party , are reckless now of the crisis before us ...
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... soon enough come to see that they are not compromises , but explanations to disarm enemies of Truth , Freedom , and Union of their most effective weapons . " -2 Seward , 496-97 . ' 4 Pierce , 10 . 4 Works , 667 . 6 expectation was that ...
... soon enough come to see that they are not compromises , but explanations to disarm enemies of Truth , Freedom , and Union of their most effective weapons . " -2 Seward , 496-97 . ' 4 Pierce , 10 . 4 Works , 667 . 6 expectation was that ...
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... soon went to Springfield . When he returned he brought Lincoln's memorandum suggesting what concessions the Republi- cans might make , and a request that Seward should write to him about the status in Washington . On the 26th of ...
... soon went to Springfield . When he returned he brought Lincoln's memorandum suggesting what concessions the Republi- cans might make , and a request that Seward should write to him about the status in Washington . On the 26th of ...
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