Abraham Lincoln: Complete Works, Comprising His Speeches, Letters, State Papers, and Miscellaneous Writings, Volume 1 |
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... letter and not finding it , the better . You see I am mad about that old letter yet . I don't like very well to risk you again . I'll try you once more , anyhow . The new State House is not yet finished , and consequently the ...
... letter and not finding it , the better . You see I am mad about that old letter yet . I don't like very well to risk you again . I'll try you once more , anyhow . The new State House is not yet finished , and consequently the ...
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... LETTER TO MISS MARY OWENS . SPRINGFIELD , August 16 , 1837 . Friend Mary : You will no doubt think it rather strange that I should write you a letter on the same day on which we parted , and I can only account for it by supposing that ...
... LETTER TO MISS MARY OWENS . SPRINGFIELD , August 16 , 1837 . Friend Mary : You will no doubt think it rather strange that I should write you a letter on the same day on which we parted , and I can only account for it by supposing that ...
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... letter unanswered , without calling forth one accusing murmur from me . And I will even go further , and say that if it will add anything to your comfort or peace of mind to do so , it is my sincere wish that you should . Do not under ...
... letter unanswered , without calling forth one accusing murmur from me . And I will even go further , and say that if it will add anything to your comfort or peace of mind to do so , it is my sincere wish that you should . Do not under ...
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... letter , the fol- lowing extract from which clearly shows that the collection of the revenue in specie will establish a sound currency for the of- fice - holders , and a depreciated one for the people ; and that the office - holders and ...
... letter , the fol- lowing extract from which clearly shows that the collection of the revenue in specie will establish a sound currency for the of- fice - holders , and a depreciated one for the people ; and that the office - holders and ...
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... LETTER TO JOHN T. STUART . SPRINGFIELD , December 23 , 1839 . Dear Stuart : Dr. Henry will write you all the political news . I write this about some little matters of business . You recollect you told me you had drawn the Chicago ...
... LETTER TO JOHN T. STUART . SPRINGFIELD , December 23 , 1839 . Dear Stuart : Dr. Henry will write you all the political news . I write this about some little matters of business . You recollect you told me you had drawn the Chicago ...
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