Abraham Lincoln: Complete Works, Comprising His Speeches, Letters, State Papers, and Miscellaneous Writings, Volume 1 |
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... carry the proposal into effect if the government accept the same within two years . • Mr. Lincoln thought the resolutions ought to be seriously consid- ered . In reply to the gentleman from Adams , he said that it was not to enrich the ...
... carry the proposal into effect if the government accept the same within two years . • Mr. Lincoln thought the resolutions ought to be seriously consid- ered . In reply to the gentleman from Adams , he said that it was not to enrich the ...
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... carrying into effect all the powers vested by the Constitution in the Government of the United States . One of the ... carry it into execution , it is indispensably necessary to collect , safely keep , transfer , and disburse a revenue ...
... carrying into effect all the powers vested by the Constitution in the Government of the United States . One of the ... carry it into execution , it is indispensably necessary to collect , safely keep , transfer , and disburse a revenue ...
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... carried us through the whole twenty for no more money than Mr. Van Buren has expended in getting us through the single one of 1838 . Other facts equally astounding might be presented from the same authentic document ; but I deem the ...
... carried us through the whole twenty for no more money than Mr. Van Buren has expended in getting us through the single one of 1838 . Other facts equally astounding might be presented from the same authentic document ; but I deem the ...
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... carrying the mail . Contracts for carrying the mails are by law let to the lowest bidders , after advertisement . This plan introduces competition , and insures the transportation of the mails at fair prices , so long as it is ...
... carrying the mail . Contracts for carrying the mails are by law let to the lowest bidders , after advertisement . This plan introduces competition , and insures the transportation of the mails at fair prices , so long as it is ...
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... carry it to her , and then I see Betty ; she is a tolerable nice " fellow " now . Maybe I will write again when I get more time . Your friend , as ever , A. LINCOLN . P. S. The Democratic giant is here , but he is not now worth talking ...
... carry it to her , and then I see Betty ; she is a tolerable nice " fellow " now . Maybe I will write again when I get more time . Your friend , as ever , A. LINCOLN . P. S. The Democratic giant is here , but he is not now worth talking ...
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