Abraham Lincoln: Complete Works, Comprising His Speeches, Letters, State Papers, and Miscellaneous Writings, Volume 2Century Company, 1894 - United States |
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... further matured , and the faith of all the then thirteen States expressly plighted and engaged that it should be perpetual , by the Articles of Confederation in 1778 . And , finally , in 1787 one of the declared objects for ordaining ...
... further matured , and the faith of all the then thirteen States expressly plighted and engaged that it should be perpetual , by the Articles of Confederation in 1778 . And , finally , in 1787 one of the declared objects for ordaining ...
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... further , to be a matter of good fortune that the new and adverse administration must come in with both Houses of Congress con- taining majorities opposite to its policy , so that , even if it would , it could commit no wrong or ...
... further , to be a matter of good fortune that the new and adverse administration must come in with both Houses of Congress con- taining majorities opposite to its policy , so that , even if it would , it could commit no wrong or ...
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... further delay to adopt and prosecute our policies for both domestic and foreign affairs would not only bring scandal on the adminis- tration , but danger upon the country . Fourth . To do this we must dismiss the applicants for office ...
... further delay to adopt and prosecute our policies for both domestic and foreign affairs would not only bring scandal on the adminis- tration , but danger upon the country . Fourth . To do this we must dismiss the applicants for office ...
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... further notice , or in case of an attack upon the fort . " After you shall have read this to Governor Pickens , deliver to him the copy of it herein inclosed , and retain this letter yourself . But if , on your arrival at Charleston ...
... further notice , or in case of an attack upon the fort . " After you shall have read this to Governor Pickens , deliver to him the copy of it herein inclosed , and retain this letter yourself . But if , on your arrival at Charleston ...
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... further deemed it advisable to set on foot a blockade of the ports within the States aforesaid , in pursuance of the laws of the United States , and of the law of nations in such case provided . For this pur- pose a competent force will ...
... further deemed it advisable to set on foot a blockade of the ports within the States aforesaid , in pursuance of the laws of the United States , and of the law of nations in such case provided . For this pur- pose a competent force will ...
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