Abraham Lincoln: A Biography, by Benjamin P. Thomas |
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Page 260
... Confederates , and three half - sisters married to Confederate officers . Ben Hardin Helm , husband of Mrs. Lincoln's " little sister " Emilie , West Pointer , son of a Kentucky Governor , came to the White House at Lincoln's invitation ...
... Confederates , and three half - sisters married to Confederate officers . Ben Hardin Helm , husband of Mrs. Lincoln's " little sister " Emilie , West Pointer , son of a Kentucky Governor , came to the White House at Lincoln's invitation ...
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... Confederate emissaries " unofficially . " In drawing Adams's instructions Seward had directed him to protest against any recognition of the Confederacy , official or unofficial , as an act injurious to the United States , and to ...
... Confederate emissaries " unofficially . " In drawing Adams's instructions Seward had directed him to protest against any recognition of the Confederacy , official or unofficial , as an act injurious to the United States , and to ...
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... Confederates attack . Over in the Confederate camp on Seminary Ridge , Longstreet judged that this was what Meade wanted and argued strongly against it . But Lee's fighting blood was up . Furthermore , it seemed less dangerous to attack ...
... Confederates attack . Over in the Confederate camp on Seminary Ridge , Longstreet judged that this was what Meade wanted and argued strongly against it . But Lee's fighting blood was up . Furthermore , it seemed less dangerous to attack ...
Contents
The Short and Simple Annals of the Poor | 3 |
Young Man on His Own | 23 |
His Love Affairs | 44 |
Copyright | |
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