Abraham Lincoln: A History, Volume 10Lincoln's law partner wrote a history of Lincoln containing many little-known facts some of which have been disproved by later scholars. |
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... confidence was full and unlimited . He issued an order that " in the event of military movements or the accidents of war separating the general in command from his military division , Major - General George H. Thomas , commanding the ...
... confidence was full and unlimited . He issued an order that " in the event of military movements or the accidents of war separating the general in command from his military division , Major - General George H. Thomas , commanding the ...
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... his reasons for not having fought Sherman ; saying he did not then regard his army as in proper condition for a pitched battle , but that it was now in excellent spirits and confidence . He also ac- counted 8 ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
... his reasons for not having fought Sherman ; saying he did not then regard his army as in proper condition for a pitched battle , but that it was now in excellent spirits and confidence . He also ac- counted 8 ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
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A History John George Nicolay, John Hay. in excellent spirits and confidence . He also ac- counted for his delays of the last few weeks by saying that Forrest had not been able to join him ; that as soon as he could come up , which would ...
A History John George Nicolay, John Hay. in excellent spirits and confidence . He also ac- counted for his delays of the last few weeks by saying that Forrest had not been able to join him ; that as soon as he could come up , which would ...
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... confidence to- wards himself . The assault was made at about four o'clock . The Confederates never rushed forward to battle with more furious impetus , and by a strange accident it seemed for a moment as if this desperate assault of ...
... confidence to- wards himself . The assault was made at about four o'clock . The Confederates never rushed forward to battle with more furious impetus , and by a strange accident it seemed for a moment as if this desperate assault of ...
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... confidence and enthusiasm , and at early dawn on the morning of the 16th Thomas sent his whole line forward . Wood pressed the Confederate skir- mishers across the Franklin pike , and swinging a little to the right , advanced due south ...
... confidence and enthusiasm , and at early dawn on the morning of the 16th Thomas sent his whole line forward . Wood pressed the Confederate skir- mishers across the Franklin pike , and swinging a little to the right , advanced due south ...
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Page 275 - They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
Page 145 - Fondly do we hope, fervently do we pray, that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away. Yet, if God wills that it continue until all the wealth piled by the bondman's two hundred and fifty years of unrequited toil shall be sunk, and until every drop of blood drawn with the lash shall be paid by another drawn with the sword, as was said three thousand years ago, so still it must be said, " the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
Page 145 - If we shall suppose that American slavery is one of those offenses which, in the providence of God, must needs come, but which, having continued through His appointed time, He now wills to remove, and that He gives to both North and South this terrible war as the woe due to those by whom the offense came, shall we discern therein any departure from those divine attributes which the believers in a living God always ascribe to Him ? Fondly do we hope, fervently do we pray, that this mighty scourge...
Page 193 - The officers to give their individual paroles not to take up arms against the Government of the United States until properly exchanged, and each company or regimental commander sign a like parole for the men of their commands.
Page 143 - Then a statement, somewhat in detail, of a course to be pursued, seemed fitting and proper. Now, at the expiration of four years, during which public declarations have been constantly called forth on every point and phase of the great contest which still absorbs the attention and engrosses the energies of the nation, little that is new could be presented.
Page 103 - Now is it Rome indeed and room enough, When there is in it but one only man.
Page 275 - We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners : the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.
Page 192 - AM to-day could lead to no good. I will state, however, General, that I am equally anxious for peace with yourself, and the whole North entertains the same feeling. The terms upon which peace can be had are well understood. By the South laying down their arms they will hasten that most desirable event, save thousands of human lives, and hundreds of millions of property not yet destroyed.
Page 193 - The arms, artillery, and public property to be parked and stacked, and turned over to the officers appointed by me to receive them. \ This will not embrace the side-arms of the officers, nor their private horses or baggage. This done, each officer and man will be allowed to return to their homes, not to be disturbed by United States authority so long as they observe their parole and the laws in force where they may reside.
Page 190 - General: I received at a late hour your note of to-day. In mine of yesterday I did not intend to propose the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia, but to ask the terms of your proposition.