Abraham Lincoln: Complete Works, Comprising His Speeches, Letters, State Papers, and Miscellaneous Writings, Volume 2Century Company, 1894 - United States |
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... already in position , is running a brilliant career , and is sure of a bright future in any event ; with Smith , it is now or never . " I considered either abundantly competent , and decided on the ground I have stated . I now have to ...
... already in position , is running a brilliant career , and is sure of a bright future in any event ; with Smith , it is now or never . " I considered either abundantly competent , and decided on the ground I have stated . I now have to ...
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... already at your control , would enable you to supply and reinforce that fortress within the time ? Please answer these , adding such statements , information , and counsel as your great skill and experience may suggest . Your obedient ...
... already at your control , would enable you to supply and reinforce that fortress within the time ? Please answer these , adding such statements , information , and counsel as your great skill and experience may suggest . Your obedient ...
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... already been . A projected attack in large force would draw to this harbor all the available resources in men and material of the contiguous States . Batteries of guns of heavy caliber would be multiplied rapidly and indefinitely ; at ...
... already been . A projected attack in large force would draw to this harbor all the available resources in men and material of the contiguous States . Batteries of guns of heavy caliber would be multiplied rapidly and indefinitely ; at ...
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... already exists by the act of South Carolina ; but this government has thus far magnanimously forborne to retort the outrage . And I am willing to for- bear yet longer , in the hope of a peaceful solution of our present difficul- ties ...
... already exists by the act of South Carolina ; but this government has thus far magnanimously forborne to retort the outrage . And I am willing to for- bear yet longer , in the hope of a peaceful solution of our present difficul- ties ...
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... already evacuated , or surrendered by the United States force , or shall have been attacked by an opposing force , you will seek no interview with Governor Pickens , but return here forthwith . April 13 , 1861. - REPLY TO A COMMITTEE ...
... already evacuated , or surrendered by the United States force , or shall have been attacked by an opposing force , you will seek no interview with Governor Pickens , but return here forthwith . April 13 , 1861. - REPLY TO A COMMITTEE ...
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