The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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... believe it will not cease until a crisis shall have been reached , and passed . A house divided against itself can not stand . I believe this government can not endure permanently , half slave , and half free . I do not expect the Union ...
... believe it will not cease until a crisis shall have been reached , and passed . A house divided against itself can not stand . I believe this government can not endure permanently , half slave , and half free . I do not expect the Union ...
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... believe you to be a brave and skilful soldier , which , of course , I like . I also be- lieve you do not mix politics with your profession , in which you are right . You have confidence in yourself , which is a valuable , if not an ...
... believe you to be a brave and skilful soldier , which , of course , I like . I also be- lieve you do not mix politics with your profession , in which you are right . You have confidence in yourself , which is a valuable , if not an ...
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... believe twelve , under constant urging , he reached Hagers- town from Carlisle , which is not an inch over fifty- five miles , if so much , and Couch's movement was very little different . Again , my dear general , I do not believe you ...
... believe twelve , under constant urging , he reached Hagers- town from Carlisle , which is not an inch over fifty- five miles , if so much , and Couch's movement was very little different . Again , my dear general , I do not believe you ...
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