Abraham Lincoln: Complete Works, Comprising His Speeches, Letters, State Papers, and Miscellaneous Writings, Volume 2Century Company, 1894 - United States |
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... cause - as cheerfully to one section as to another . There is much controversy about the delivering up of fugitives from service or labor . The clause I now read is as plainly written in the Constitution as any other of its provisions ...
... cause - as cheerfully to one section as to another . There is much controversy about the delivering up of fugitives from service or labor . The clause I now read is as plainly written in the Constitution as any other of its provisions ...
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... cause of human- ity , and the highest obligations to the public interest , would be best pro- moted by adopting the counsels of those brave and experienced men whose suggestions I have laid before you . I have , sir , the honor to be ...
... cause of human- ity , and the highest obligations to the public interest , would be best pro- moted by adopting the counsels of those brave and experienced men whose suggestions I have laid before you . I have , sir , the honor to be ...
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... cause rendered impracticable . This would include the question of law- ful power to prevent the landing of dutiable goods unless the duties were paid . Your obedient servant , THE HONORABLE ATTORNEY - GENERAL . A. LINCOLN . March 26 ...
... cause rendered impracticable . This would include the question of law- ful power to prevent the landing of dutiable goods unless the duties were paid . Your obedient servant , THE HONORABLE ATTORNEY - GENERAL . A. LINCOLN . March 26 ...
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... cause the laws to be duly executed . The details for this object will be immediately communicated to the State ... caused the seal of the United States to be affixed . Done at the city of Washington , this 15th day of April , in [ L. S. ] ...
... cause the laws to be duly executed . The details for this object will be immediately communicated to the State ... caused the seal of the United States to be affixed . Done at the city of Washington , this 15th day of April , in [ L. S. ] ...
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... cause of the country would be advanced by making the attempt to provision Fort Sumter , even if it should fail ; and it is no small consolation now to feel that our anticipation is justified by the result . Very truly your friend , A ...
... cause of the country would be advanced by making the attempt to provision Fort Sumter , even if it should fail ; and it is no small consolation now to feel that our anticipation is justified by the result . Very truly your friend , A ...
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