The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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... fact or facts which , if known to the public , would entirely destroy the prospects of N. W. Edwards and my- self at the ensuing election ; but that , through favor to us , you should forbear to divulge them . No one has needed favors ...
... fact or facts which , if known to the public , would entirely destroy the prospects of N. W. Edwards and my- self at the ensuing election ; but that , through favor to us , you should forbear to divulge them . No one has needed favors ...
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... fact or facts , real or supposed , you spoke ; but my opinion of your veracity will not permit me for a moment to doubt that you at least believed what you said . I am flattered with the personal regard you manifested for me ; but I do ...
... fact or facts , real or supposed , you spoke ; but my opinion of your veracity will not permit me for a moment to doubt that you at least believed what you said . I am flattered with the personal regard you manifested for me ; but I do ...
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... facts , about which , as facts , there can be no caviling . We have the men ; and we could not have had them without the measure . " And now let any Union man who complains of the measure test himself by writing down in one line that he ...
... facts , about which , as facts , there can be no caviling . We have the men ; and we could not have had them without the measure . " And now let any Union man who complains of the measure test himself by writing down in one line that he ...
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