Abraham Lincoln: Complete Works, Comprising His Speeches, Letters, State Papers, and Miscellaneous Writings, Volume 2Century Company, 1894 - United States |
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... condition of the national finances . But it seems to me highly improbable that the attempt , especially if accompanied or immediately followed by a proclamation setting forth a liberal and generous yet firm policy toward the disaffected ...
... condition of the national finances . But it seems to me highly improbable that the attempt , especially if accompanied or immediately followed by a proclamation setting forth a liberal and generous yet firm policy toward the disaffected ...
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... condition of things , and especially every new conquest made by the rebels , strengthens their hands at home and their claims to recognition as an independent people abroad . It has been from the beginning , and still is , treated ...
... condition of things , and especially every new conquest made by the rebels , strengthens their hands at home and their claims to recognition as an independent people abroad . It has been from the beginning , and still is , treated ...
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... condition as to command the harbor of Charleston , cut off all its commerce , and even lay the city in ashes . The hazards to be met are many and obvious . If the attempt be made in rapid boats , light enough to pass the bar in safety ...
... condition as to command the harbor of Charleston , cut off all its commerce , and even lay the city in ashes . The hazards to be met are many and obvious . If the attempt be made in rapid boats , light enough to pass the bar in safety ...
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... condition of public affairs presents an extraordinary occasion , I do hereby , in virtue of the power in me vested by the Constitution , convene both Houses of Congress . Senators and Representatives are therefore summoned to assemble ...
... condition of public affairs presents an extraordinary occasion , I do hereby , in virtue of the power in me vested by the Constitution , convene both Houses of Congress . Senators and Representatives are therefore summoned to assemble ...
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... condition , new ones had been built , and armed forces had been organized and were organizing , all avowedly with the same hostile purpose . The forts remaining in the possession of the Federal Government in and near these States were ...
... condition , new ones had been built , and armed forces had been organized and were organizing , all avowedly with the same hostile purpose . The forts remaining in the possession of the Federal Government in and near these States were ...
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