The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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... soldiers who had been taken prisoner told Senator Wilson a few days since that he met with nothing so dis- couraging as the evident sincerity of those he was among in their prayers . But we will talk over the merits of the case . What ...
... soldiers who had been taken prisoner told Senator Wilson a few days since that he met with nothing so dis- couraging as the evident sincerity of those he was among in their prayers . But we will talk over the merits of the case . What ...
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... soldiers , leaves just so much less for white soldiers to do in saving the Union . Does it appear otherwise to you ? But negroes , like other people , act upon motives . Why should they do anything for us if we will do nothing for them ...
... soldiers , leaves just so much less for white soldiers to do in saving the Union . Does it appear otherwise to you ? But negroes , like other people , act upon motives . Why should they do anything for us if we will do nothing for them ...
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... soldiers of the Union , it occurs at once that three years ago the same soldiers could not so much as pass through Baltimore . The change from then till now is both great and gratifying . Blessings on the brave men who have wrought the ...
... soldiers of the Union , it occurs at once that three years ago the same soldiers could not so much as pass through Baltimore . The change from then till now is both great and gratifying . Blessings on the brave men who have wrought the ...
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