The Lincoln Memorial: A Record of the Life, Assassination, and Obsequies of the Martyred PresidentJohn Gilmary Shea |
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... took an active part in politics, and in August, 1834, was elected to the Legislature by a large majority. In this new field he learned much. He was a persistent student, and had already, by close application, made up for much of the ...
... took an active part in politics, and in August, 1834, was elected to the Legislature by a large majority. In this new field he learned much. He was a persistent student, and had already, by close application, made up for much of the ...
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... took a boat again to New Orleans , but , on its return , the boat got aground near New Salem , in Illinois , near a mill and store . Offutt , deeming it a place for an opening , got possession of the place and opened the store , Lincoln ...
... took a boat again to New Orleans , but , on its return , the boat got aground near New Salem , in Illinois , near a mill and store . Offutt , deeming it a place for an opening , got possession of the place and opened the store , Lincoln ...
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... took an active part in politics , and in August , 1834 , was elected to the Legislature by a large majority . In this new field he learned much . He was a persistent student , and had already , by close application , made up for much of ...
... took an active part in politics , and in August , 1834 , was elected to the Legislature by a large majority . In this new field he learned much . He was a persistent student , and had already , by close application , made up for much of ...
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... took his seat among great men . In the Senate , Clay , Calhoun , Webster , Benton , still shaped the destinies and restrained the passions of men ; and men of great ability stood forth in the lower House . Mr. Lincoln was opposed to the ...
... took his seat among great men . In the Senate , Clay , Calhoun , Webster , Benton , still shaped the destinies and restrained the passions of men ; and men of great ability stood forth in the lower House . Mr. Lincoln was opposed to the ...
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... some men who had mingled less prominently in the arena of political strife , would be more certain of success . Governor Bissell was then nominated and elected . When the Republican party finally took shape , and met 20 LINCOLN MEMORIAL .
... some men who had mingled less prominently in the arena of political strife , would be more certain of success . Governor Bissell was then nominated and elected . When the Republican party finally took shape , and met 20 LINCOLN MEMORIAL .
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