The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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... present 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 ...
... present 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 ...
Page 152
... unawares . The older have learned ever to expect it . I am anxious to afford some alleviation of your present distress . Perfect relief is not possible , ex- cept with time . You cannot now realize that you [ 152 ] To Fanny McCullough.
... unawares . The older have learned ever to expect it . I am anxious to afford some alleviation of your present distress . Perfect relief is not possible , ex- cept with time . You cannot now realize that you [ 152 ] To Fanny McCullough.
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... present . Not only on the deep sea , the broad bay , and the rapid river , but also up the narrow , muddy bayou , and wherever the ground was a little damp , they have been and made their tracks . Thanks to all : for the great republic ...
... present . Not only on the deep sea , the broad bay , and the rapid river , but also up the narrow , muddy bayou , and wherever the ground was a little damp , they have been and made their tracks . Thanks to all : for the great republic ...
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