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Page 29
... replied to Abraham's invitation , that he would preach the sermon on a certain future Sunday , and gave him liberty to notify the neighbors of the promised service . As the appointed day approached , notice was given to the whole ...
... replied to Abraham's invitation , that he would preach the sermon on a certain future Sunday , and gave him liberty to notify the neighbors of the promised service . As the appointed day approached , notice was given to the whole ...
Page 85
... replied , " Why , aunt's heart would be broken if I should leave town without calling upon her ; " yet he was obliged to walk several miles to make the call . went out upon While out , he A little fact in this connection will illustrate ...
... replied , " Why , aunt's heart would be broken if I should leave town without calling upon her ; " yet he was obliged to walk several miles to make the call . went out upon While out , he A little fact in this connection will illustrate ...
Page 93
... replied Mr. Cogdal , " I am both broken up in business , and crippled . " Then he added , “ I have been thinking about that note of yours . " Mr. Lincoln , who had probably known all about Mr. Cogdal's troubles , and had prepared ...
... replied Mr. Cogdal , " I am both broken up in business , and crippled . " Then he added , “ I have been thinking about that note of yours . " Mr. Lincoln , who had probably known all about Mr. Cogdal's troubles , and had prepared ...
Page 137
... replied , and Mr. Douglas was among his auditors . The speech delivered on this occasion was one of the most powerful and eloquent efforts of his life . Mr. Lincoln began by saying that he wished to present noth- ing to the people but ...
... replied , and Mr. Douglas was among his auditors . The speech delivered on this occasion was one of the most powerful and eloquent efforts of his life . Mr. Lincoln began by saying that he wished to present noth- ing to the people but ...
Page 161
... replied that it was all true , but he doubted whether it was good policy to give it utterance at that time . " That makes no difference , " responded Mr. Lincoln . " It is the truth , and the nation is entitled to it . " Then , alluding ...
... replied that it was all true , but he doubted whether it was good policy to give it utterance at that time . " That makes no difference , " responded Mr. Lincoln . " It is the truth , and the nation is entitled to it . " Then , alluding ...
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