A Short Life of Abraham LincolnReproduction of the original: A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln by John G. Nicolay |
Contents
CHAPTER | 5 |
AncestryThomas Lincoln and Nancy HanksRock Spring Farm | 14 |
FlatboatNew SalemElection ClerkStore and MillKirkhams | 25 |
Appointed Deputy SurveyorElected to Legislature in 1834Campaign | 38 |
Twin Occupations | 45 |
DespondencyVisit to KentuckyLetters to SpeedThe Shields Duel | 53 |
First Session of the Thirtieth CongressMexican WarWilmot | 63 |
Repeal of the Missouri CompromiseState Fair DebatePeoria | 74 |
Buchanan Elected PresidentThe Dred Scott DecisionDouglass | 83 |
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