Abraham Lincoln: A Biography, by Benjamin P. Thomas |
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... Stanton , former Attorney General in Buchanan's cabi- net , then chief legal adviser to Secretary Cameron . In the early months of Lincoln's Presidency , Stanton deplored Lincoln's " painful imbecility . " To him the President was " the ...
... Stanton , former Attorney General in Buchanan's cabi- net , then chief legal adviser to Secretary Cameron . In the early months of Lincoln's Presidency , Stanton deplored Lincoln's " painful imbecility . " To him the President was " the ...
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... Stanton was also sly . It was said that as Cameron's adviser he had himself written the offensive paragraphs in the annual report that led to his chief's dismissal . There was a streak of cruelty in Stanton , and a touch of personal ...
... Stanton was also sly . It was said that as Cameron's adviser he had himself written the offensive paragraphs in the annual report that led to his chief's dismissal . There was a streak of cruelty in Stanton , and a touch of personal ...
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... Stanton , who hope- fully took him at his word and replied : " I hope soon to hail your arrival in Richmond . " Johnston checked McClellan's pursuit at Williamsburg and then withdrew again . That night , May 6 , Lincoln , Stanton , and ...
... Stanton , who hope- fully took him at his word and replied : " I hope soon to hail your arrival in Richmond . " Johnston checked McClellan's pursuit at Williamsburg and then withdrew again . That night , May 6 , Lincoln , Stanton , and ...
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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