The Lincoln Memorial: A Record of the Life, Assassination, and Obsequies of the Martyred President |
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The family , as will readily be seen , were poor , and in a poor part of the country . Mr. U. F. Linder , a leading Democratic lawyer of Illinois , a friend of Mr. Lincoln from boyhood , says : _ “ I knew his father and his relatives in ...
The family , as will readily be seen , were poor , and in a poor part of the country . Mr. U. F. Linder , a leading Democratic lawyer of Illinois , a friend of Mr. Lincoln from boyhood , says : _ “ I knew his father and his relatives in ...
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Never had the country seen an election which excited more general interest or deeper feeling . The result , however , was not doubtful . The Republicans were enthusiastic , organized , hopeful ; the Democratic party rent in twain ...
Never had the country seen an election which excited more general interest or deeper feeling . The result , however , was not doubtful . The Republicans were enthusiastic , organized , hopeful ; the Democratic party rent in twain ...
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I understand that a proposed amendment to the Constitution ( which amendment , however , I have not seen ) has passed Congress , to the effect that the Federal Government shall never interfere with the domestic institutions of States ...
I understand that a proposed amendment to the Constitution ( which amendment , however , I have not seen ) has passed Congress , to the effect that the Federal Government shall never interfere with the domestic institutions of States ...
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Whether this invitation was part of the plot or merely furnished the opportunity remains to be seen . Be that as it may , the theatre was prepared for the fearful deed . The private box adjoined the dress circle , and had two doors ...
Whether this invitation was part of the plot or merely furnished the opportunity remains to be seen . Be that as it may , the theatre was prepared for the fearful deed . The private box adjoined the dress circle , and had two doors ...
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One of the actors at the moment on the stage , makes the following statement , showing what was seen from his position , and he was the only one of the company on the stage , at the time , Miss Laura Keane being about to enter : 6 6 6 ...
One of the actors at the moment on the stage , makes the following statement , showing what was seen from his position , and he was the only one of the company on the stage , at the time , Miss Laura Keane being about to enter : 6 6 6 ...
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