The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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... position it is hardly proper for IN me to make speeches . Every word is so closely noted that it will not do to make foolish ones , and I cannot be expected to be prepared to make sen- sible ones . If I were as I have been for most of ...
... position it is hardly proper for IN me to make speeches . Every word is so closely noted that it will not do to make foolish ones , and I cannot be expected to be prepared to make sen- sible ones . If I were as I have been for most of ...
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... position ; if not , let him retake his commission and return to the army . For the country this will heal a dangerous schism ; for him it will relieve from a dangerous position . By a misunderstanding , as I think , he is in danger of ...
... position ; if not , let him retake his commission and return to the army . For the country this will heal a dangerous schism ; for him it will relieve from a dangerous position . By a misunderstanding , as I think , he is in danger of ...
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... position , which in your judgment will prejudice the public interest under my charge , I beg you to say so . I do not wish to administer the Treasury Department one day without your entire confidence . ” Lincoln deferred answering for a ...
... position , which in your judgment will prejudice the public interest under my charge , I beg you to say so . I do not wish to administer the Treasury Department one day without your entire confidence . ” Lincoln deferred answering for a ...
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