Abraham Lincoln: The War Years, Volume 2Harcourt, Brace, 1939 - Presidents |
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Page 86
... took out from a pocket a small piece of paper and handed it to Brooks . On it were written the figures " 216,718-146,000-169,000 . " Brooks studied the numbers with puzzled wonder , when the President explained that the first figures ...
... took out from a pocket a small piece of paper and handed it to Brooks . On it were written the figures " 216,718-146,000-169,000 . " Brooks studied the numbers with puzzled wonder , when the President explained that the first figures ...
Page 231
... took the visitor's hand : " I thought you came here to tell me how to take Richmond . " They looked into each other's faces . “ Sit down , my friend , " said the President . " Sit down , I am delighted to see you . Lunch with us today ...
... took the visitor's hand : " I thought you came here to tell me how to take Richmond . " They looked into each other's faces . “ Sit down , my friend , " said the President . " Sit down , I am delighted to see you . Lunch with us today ...
Page 295
... took quick aim , drove the round of seven shots in quick succession , the bullets shooting all around the target and one striking near the center . " Then Lincoln said , " I believe I can make this gun shoot better , " and he took from ...
... took quick aim , drove the round of seven shots in quick succession , the bullets shooting all around the target and one striking near the center . " Then Lincoln said , " I believe I can make this gun shoot better , " and he took from ...
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