The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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... consider to what extent confidence and honors are reposed in and conferred upon lawyers by the people , it appears improbable that their impres- sion of dishonesty is very distinct and vivid . Yet the impression is common , almost ...
... consider to what extent confidence and honors are reposed in and conferred upon lawyers by the people , it appears improbable that their impres- sion of dishonesty is very distinct and vivid . Yet the impression is common , almost ...
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... consider more fully the resolutions of the convention , denominated [ in ] the plat- form , and without any unnecessary or unreason- able delay respond to you , Mr. Chairman , in writ- ing , not doubting that the platform will be found ...
... consider more fully the resolutions of the convention , denominated [ in ] the plat- form , and without any unnecessary or unreason- able delay respond to you , Mr. Chairman , in writ- ing , not doubting that the platform will be found ...
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... I beg you will not consider this a prosecution or persecution of yourself . As you had learned that I was dissatisfied , I have thought it best to kindly tell you why . " ... without criticism for what was not done . [ 180 ]
... I beg you will not consider this a prosecution or persecution of yourself . As you had learned that I was dissatisfied , I have thought it best to kindly tell you why . " ... without criticism for what was not done . [ 180 ]
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