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SPEECH AT FREDERICK , MARYLAND October 4 , 1862 I N my present position it is hardly proper for 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 ...
SPEECH AT FREDERICK , MARYLAND October 4 , 1862 I N my present position it is hardly proper for 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 ...
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If the result shall be the election of himself as Speaker , let him serve in that 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 ...
If the result shall be the election of himself as Speaker , let him serve in that 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 ...
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Somewhat taken aback , Chase wrote to Lincoln disclaiming any knowledge of the letter and saying , " If there is any thing in my action or position , which in your judgment will prejudice the public interest under my charge , I beg you ...
Somewhat taken aback , Chase wrote to Lincoln disclaiming any knowledge of the letter and saying , " If there is any thing in my action or position , which in your judgment will prejudice the public interest under my charge , I beg you ...
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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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