Abraham Lincoln: Complete Works, Comprising His Speeches, Letters, State Papers, and Miscellaneous Writings, Volume 1 |
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Page 18
... opinion of either her intellect or intention , but , on the contrary , confirmed it in both . All this while , although I was fixed " firm as the surge - repelling rock " in my resolution , I found I was continually repenting the ...
... opinion of either her intellect or intention , but , on the contrary , confirmed it in both . All this while , although I was fixed " firm as the surge - repelling rock " in my resolution , I found I was continually repenting the ...
Page 37
... opinion on the matter . Write me immediately what you think of it . On the other side of this sheet I send you a copy of my Land Resolutions , which passed both branches of our legislature last win- ter . Will you show them to Mr ...
... opinion on the matter . Write me immediately what you think of it . On the other side of this sheet I send you a copy of my Land Resolutions , which passed both branches of our legislature last win- ter . Will you show them to Mr ...
Page 38
... well as the number of doubtful votes , with your opinion of the manner in which they will be cast . • ( 6 ) When we have heard from all the 38 ADDRESSES AND LETTERS OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN January [1], 1840.-CIRCULAR FROM WHIG ...
... well as the number of doubtful votes , with your opinion of the manner in which they will be cast . • ( 6 ) When we have heard from all the 38 ADDRESSES AND LETTERS OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN January [1], 1840.-CIRCULAR FROM WHIG ...
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... opinion not only tolerated but recognized and adopted its use . It is true that even then it was known and acknowledged that many were greatly injured by it ; but none seemed to think the injury arose from the use of a bad thing , but ...
... opinion not only tolerated but recognized and adopted its use . It is true that even then it was known and acknowledged that many were greatly injured by it ; but none seemed to think the injury arose from the use of a bad thing , but ...
Page 75
... opinion , those who urge it are through party zeal resolved not to see or acknowledge the truth . The question of expediency , at least so far as Illinois is con- cerned , seems to us the clearest imaginable . By the bill we are to ...
... opinion , those who urge it are through party zeal resolved not to see or acknowledge the truth . The question of expediency , at least so far as Illinois is con- cerned , seems to us the clearest imaginable . By the bill we are to ...
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