Abraham Lincoln: A Biography, by Benjamin P. Thomas |
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Page 276
... President wished to modify it , he could issue the order himself . Jessie Benton Frémont , the general's strong - willed , devoted wife , set out to take his answer to the President . Arriving at Willard's after two days and nights on ...
... President wished to modify it , he could issue the order himself . Jessie Benton Frémont , the general's strong - willed , devoted wife , set out to take his answer to the President . Arriving at Willard's after two days and nights on ...
Page 455
... President that there were cranks , villains , and misguided Southern patriots who would wel- come a chance to kill him . Now , with Lincoln elected for another ... President A PRESIDENT'S life is wearying and " There Are No Lincoln Men " 455.
... President that there were cranks , villains , and misguided Southern patriots who would wel- come a chance to kill him . Now , with Lincoln elected for another ... President A PRESIDENT'S life is wearying and " There Are No Lincoln Men " 455.
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... President . After listening to her , Lincoln tele- graphed to General Meade : “ An intelligent woman in deep distress called this morning , saying her husband , a Lieutenant in the A.P. was to be shot next morning for desertion . " She ...
... President . After listening to her , Lincoln tele- graphed to General Meade : “ An intelligent woman in deep distress called this morning , saying her husband , a Lieutenant in the A.P. was to be shot next morning for desertion . " She ...
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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