The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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... 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 ? " " Certainly . It cannot be ...
... 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 ? " " Certainly . It cannot be ...
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... understand what I have said ? The substance of the very declaration he desires is in the inaugural , in each of the two regular mes- sages to Congress , and in many , if not all , the minor documents issued by the Executive since the ...
... understand what I have said ? The substance of the very declaration he desires is in the inaugural , in each of the two regular mes- sages to Congress , and in many , if not all , the minor documents issued by the Executive since the ...
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... understanding the psychology of his generals , knew just when to maintain a close surveillance and when , as in this ... understand it . The particulars of your plans I neither know , or seek to know . You are vigilant and self - reliant ...
... understanding the psychology of his generals , knew just when to maintain a close surveillance and when , as in this ... understand it . The particulars of your plans I neither know , or seek to know . You are vigilant and self - reliant ...
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