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... Illinois , for many years Mr. Lincoln's law partner , who has manifested , from the first , the kindest interest in my book ; to Newton Bateman , Esq . , Superintend- ent of Public Instruction in Illinois ; to James Q. Howard , Esq ...
... Illinois , for many years Mr. Lincoln's law partner , who has manifested , from the first , the kindest interest in my book ; to Newton Bateman , Esq . , Superintend- ent of Public Instruction in Illinois ; to James Q. Howard , Esq ...
Page 8
... Illinois ; to Rev. J. T. Duryea , of New York ; and George H. Stuart , Esq . , of Philadelphia . To these , and to the unnamed but not forgotten friends who have aided me , I return my hearty thanks . Putnam's " Record of the Rebellion ...
... Illinois ; to Rev. J. T. Duryea , of New York ; and George H. Stuart , Esq . , of Philadelphia . To these , and to the unnamed but not forgotten friends who have aided me , I return my hearty thanks . Putnam's " Record of the Rebellion ...
Page 9
... Illinois - Difficulties of the Journey - Abraham as- sists in building a Log House and in splitting Rails - He leaves Home - Works for hire , Chopping Wood and Farming - Anecdote - Thomas Lincoln removes to Coles County - His death ...
... Illinois - Difficulties of the Journey - Abraham as- sists in building a Log House and in splitting Rails - He leaves Home - Works for hire , Chopping Wood and Farming - Anecdote - Thomas Lincoln removes to Coles County - His death ...
Page 10
... Illinois - Mr . Lincoln's Stories -The Member from Wabash County- " Riding the Circuit " in Illinois - Mr . Lin- coln's Ability as a Lawyer - His Regard for Justice - Mr . Lincoln and the Pig - His Power as an Advocate - His " Colt Case ...
... Illinois - Mr . Lincoln's Stories -The Member from Wabash County- " Riding the Circuit " in Illinois - Mr . Lin- coln's Ability as a Lawyer - His Regard for Justice - Mr . Lincoln and the Pig - His Power as an Advocate - His " Colt Case ...
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... Illinois - Speeches during the Canvass - Second Session of the Thirtieth Congress - Mr . Lincoln's Position on the Slavery Question - He seeks for the Posi- tion of Commissioner of the General Land Office , but fails , .. CHAPTER X. 99 ...
... Illinois - Speeches during the Canvass - Second Session of the Thirtieth Congress - Mr . Lincoln's Position on the Slavery Question - He seeks for the Posi- tion of Commissioner of the General Land Office , but fails , .. CHAPTER X. 99 ...
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