The Life and Public Services of Abraham Lincoln ...: Together with His State Papers, Including His Speeches, Addresses, Messages, Letters, and Proclamations, and the Closing Scenes Connected with His Life and Death |
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... took the book , went directly to Mr. Crawford , showed him the irreparable injury , and frankly and honestly offered to work for him until he should be satisfied . Mr. Crawford accepted the offer , and gave Abraham the book for his own ...
... took the book , went directly to Mr. Crawford , showed him the irreparable injury , and frankly and honestly offered to work for him until he should be satisfied . Mr. Crawford accepted the offer , and gave Abraham the book for his own ...
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... took the field against the Indians . That he had already gained a recognized position in the part of the State where he then lived , is clearly indicated by the fact that he was elected captain of his company . After a few weeks ...
... took the field against the Indians . That he had already gained a recognized position in the part of the State where he then lived , is clearly indicated by the fact that he was elected captain of his company . After a few weeks ...
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... took place three months before the presidential election , the same elements entered into it , and Mr. Lincoln was de- feated , as he undoubtedly expected to be , although his failure must have been amply compensated for by the highly ...
... took place three months before the presidential election , the same elements entered into it , and Mr. Lincoln was de- feated , as he undoubtedly expected to be , although his failure must have been amply compensated for by the highly ...
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... that he should , twenty - four years afterwards , defeat in a presidential election . The Democrats of course held the ascendency in the Illinois • legislature at this time , and they took advantage STATE PAPERS OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN . 27.
... that he should , twenty - four years afterwards , defeat in a presidential election . The Democrats of course held the ascendency in the Illinois • legislature at this time , and they took advantage STATE PAPERS OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN . 27.
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... took advantage of their strength to pass some extreme pro - slavery resolutions , branding as " abolitionists " those who refused to indorse them . That his position might not be misunderstood , Mr. Lincoln took advantage of his ...
... took advantage of their strength to pass some extreme pro - slavery resolutions , branding as " abolitionists " those who refused to indorse them . That his position might not be misunderstood , Mr. Lincoln took advantage of his ...
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