The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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... tion to do all in my power to make her happy and contented ; and there is nothing I can imagine that would make me more unhappy than to fail in the effort . I know I should be much happier with you than the way I am , provided I saw no ...
... tion to do all in my power to make her happy and contented ; and there is nothing I can imagine that would make me more unhappy than to fail in the effort . I know I should be much happier with you than the way I am , provided I saw no ...
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... tion itself , where you are sure to find it when wanted . The same of defenses and pleas . In busi- ness not likely to be litigated , -ordinary collection cases , foreclosures , partitions , and the like , -make all examinations of ...
... tion itself , where you are sure to find it when wanted . The same of defenses and pleas . In busi- ness not likely to be litigated , -ordinary collection cases , foreclosures , partitions , and the like , -make all examinations of ...
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... tion 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 from a dangerous position . By a ...
... tion 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 from a dangerous position . By a ...
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