The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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... Washington , April 4 , 1861 IR : Your letter of the 1st instant occasions some anxiety to the President . On the information of Captain Fox , he had sup- posed you could hold out till the 15th instant without any great inconvenience ...
... Washington , April 4 , 1861 IR : Your letter of the 1st instant occasions some anxiety to the President . On the information of Captain Fox , he had sup- posed you could hold out till the 15th instant without any great inconvenience ...
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... Washington , December 22 , 1862 NO THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC : T I have just read your commanding gen- eral's report of the battle of Fredericksburg . Al- though you were not successful , the attempt was not an error , nor the failure ...
... Washington , December 22 , 1862 NO THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC : T I have just read your commanding gen- eral's report of the battle of Fredericksburg . Al- though you were not successful , the attempt was not an error , nor the failure ...
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... WASHINGTON STAR EAR MADAM : D When you ask from a stranger that which is of interest only to yourself , always en- close a stamp . There's your sentiment , and here's your autograph . A. LINCOLN 66 not quite free from ridicule . ” www ...
... WASHINGTON STAR EAR MADAM : D When you ask from a stranger that which is of interest only to yourself , always en- close a stamp . There's your sentiment , and here's your autograph . A. LINCOLN 66 not quite free from ridicule . ” www ...
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