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... evidence that the Penn- sylvania and New England Lincolns were identical in their family blood . The argument for this identity rests mainly upon the coincidences which the Christian names of the two families present . Three Lincolns ...
... evidence that the Penn- sylvania and New England Lincolns were identical in their family blood . The argument for this identity rests mainly upon the coincidences which the Christian names of the two families present . Three Lincolns ...
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... evidence afterwards , as we shall see , that he remembered him with interest and affection . When inefficient men become very uncomfortable , they are quite likely to try emigration as a remedy . A good deal of what is called “ the ...
... evidence afterwards , as we shall see , that he remembered him with interest and affection . When inefficient men become very uncomfortable , they are quite likely to try emigration as a remedy . A good deal of what is called “ the ...
Page 32
... evidence exists that he was regarded by the neighbors as being remarkable , in many respects , above the lads of his own age , with whom he associated . In physical strength and sundry athletic feats , he was the master of them all ...
... evidence exists that he was regarded by the neighbors as being remarkable , in many respects , above the lads of his own age , with whom he associated . In physical strength and sundry athletic feats , he was the master of them all ...
Page 45
... evidence that Lincoln was an unwilling party in the sport , for it was what he had always been accustomed to . The bout was entered upon , but Armstrong soon discovered that he had met with more than his match . The " Boys were looking ...
... evidence that Lincoln was an unwilling party in the sport , for it was what he had always been accustomed to . The bout was entered upon , but Armstrong soon discovered that he had met with more than his match . The " Boys were looking ...
Page 53
... evidence of personal and neighborhood friendship which it afforded him , the surprise could hardly have been a pleasant one , for his political convictions had placed him among those who were in almost a hopeless minority . Party ...
... evidence of personal and neighborhood friendship which it afforded him , the surprise could hardly have been a pleasant one , for his political convictions had placed him among those who were in almost a hopeless minority . Party ...
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