The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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Page 111
... less than two years ago ; yet through the latter half of the intervening period it was as intimate as the disparity of our ages and my en- grossing engagements would permit . To me he appeared to have no indulgences or pastimes ; and I ...
... less than two years ago ; yet through the latter half of the intervening period it was as intimate as the disparity of our ages and my en- grossing engagements would permit . To me he appeared to have no indulgences or pastimes ; and I ...
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... less likely to escape your at- tention than they would be mine— If there is any- thing wanting which is within my power to give , do not fail to let me know it . And now with a brave army , and a just cause , may God sustain you . Yours ...
... less likely to escape your at- tention than they would be mine— If there is any- thing wanting which is within my power to give , do not fail to let me know it . And now with a brave army , and a just cause , may God sustain you . Yours ...
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... less occasion for an extended address than there was at the first . Then a statement , somewhat in detail , of a course to be pursued , seemed fitting and proper . Now , at the expiration of four years , during which public declarations ...
... less occasion for an extended address than there was at the first . Then a statement , somewhat in detail , of a course to be pursued , seemed fitting and proper . Now , at the expiration of four years , during which public declarations ...
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