The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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... suppose Palmerston will understand our position from my letter , just as it is ? " " Certainly , Mr. President . " " Do you suppose the London Times will ? " " Certainly . " " Do you suppose the average Englishman of affairs will ...
... suppose Palmerston will understand our position from my letter , just as it is ? " " Certainly , Mr. President . " " Do you suppose the London Times will ? " " Certainly . " " Do you suppose the average Englishman of affairs will ...
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... suppose , that there is not much of me . If any- thing be made out of it , I wish it to be modest , and not to go beyond the material . If it were thought necessary to incorporate anything from any of my speeches , I suppose there would ...
... suppose , that there is not much of me . If any- thing be made out of it , I wish it to be modest , and not to go beyond the material . If it were thought necessary to incorporate anything from any of my speeches , I suppose there would ...
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... suppose , however , this does not meet the case . You think slavery is right and ought to be extended , while we think it is wrong and ought to be re- stricted . That , I suppose , is the rub . It certainly is the only substantial ...
... suppose , however , this does not meet the case . You think slavery is right and ought to be extended , while we think it is wrong and ought to be re- stricted . That , I suppose , is the rub . It certainly is the only substantial ...
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