The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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I am in favor of the internal improvement system , and a high protective tariff . These are my sentiments and political principles . If elected , I shall be thankful ; if not it will be all the same . ww Lincoln — The Postmaster Www ...
I am in favor of the internal improvement system , and a high protective tariff . These are my sentiments and political principles . If elected , I shall be thankful ; if not it will be all the same . ww Lincoln — The Postmaster Www ...
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No one has needed favors more than I , and , generally , few have been less unwilling to accept them ; but in this case favor to me would be injustice to the public , and therefore I must beg your [ 5 ] To Robert Allen.
No one has needed favors more than I , and , generally , few have been less unwilling to accept them ; but in this case favor to me would be injustice to the public , and therefore I must beg your [ 5 ] To Robert Allen.
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It was thereby discovered that just three , and no more , were in favor of the measure . In a day or two Douglas's orders came on to have resolutions passed approving the bill ; and they were passed by large majorities !!!
It was thereby discovered that just three , and no more , were in favor of the measure . In a day or two Douglas's orders came on to have resolutions passed approving the bill ; and they were passed by large majorities !!!
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Contents
POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To William H Herndon | 16 |
To John W Crisfield | 121 |
Copyright | |
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| Title | The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
| Author | Abraham Lincoln |
| Editor | H. Jack Lang |
| Publisher | World Publishing Company, 1941 |
| Original from | the University of Virginia |
| Digitized | 20 Jan 2010 |
| Length | 265 pages |
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