The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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L. SWETT EAR SIR : D This introduces Mr. William Yates , who visits Bloomington on some business matter . He is pecuniarily responsible for anything he will say ; and , in fact , for anything he will say on any subject .
L. SWETT EAR SIR : D This introduces Mr. William Yates , who visits Bloomington on some business matter . He is pecuniarily responsible for anything he will say ; and , in fact , for anything he will say on any subject .
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Abraham Lincoln H. Jack Lang. While I thank you for the kindness of the suggestion , my view of the matter is as I have stated . Yours truly , A. LINCOLN WWW W the Commander - in - Chief may order ( 119 )
Abraham Lincoln H. Jack Lang. While I thank you for the kindness of the suggestion , my view of the matter is as I have stated . Yours truly , A. LINCOLN WWW W the Commander - in - Chief may order ( 119 )
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It would be a serious matter if , in consequence of a proclamation such as you desire , they should go over to the rebels . I do not think they all would - not so many , indeed , as a year ago , or six months ago -- not so many to - day ...
It would be a serious matter if , in consequence of a proclamation such as you desire , they should go over to the rebels . I do not think they all would - not so many , indeed , as a year ago , or six months ago -- not so many to - day ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To William H Herndon | 16 |
To John W Crisfield | 121 |
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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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