The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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... Executive Mansion , Washington , July 26 , 1862 Y DEAR SIR : MY Yours of the 16th , by the hand of Governor Shepley , is received . It seems the Union feeling in Louisiana is being crushed out by the course of General Phelps . Please ...
... Executive Mansion , Washington , July 26 , 1862 Y DEAR SIR : MY Yours of the 16th , by the hand of Governor Shepley , is received . It seems the Union feeling in Louisiana is being crushed out by the course of General Phelps . Please ...
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... Executive Mansion Washington , D. C. , January 26 , 1863 ENERAL : I have placed you at the head of the Army of the Potomac . Of course I have done this upon what appear to me to be sufficient reasons . And yet I think it best for you ...
... Executive Mansion Washington , D. C. , January 26 , 1863 ENERAL : I have placed you at the head of the Army of the Potomac . Of course I have done this upon what appear to me to be sufficient reasons . And yet I think it best for you ...
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... Executive Mansion Washington , Jan. 5 , 1865 Since parting with you , it has occurred to me to say that while Gen. Sherman's " get a good ready " is appreciated , and is not to be over- looked , time , now that the enemy is wavering ...
... Executive Mansion Washington , Jan. 5 , 1865 Since parting with you , it has occurred to me to say that while Gen. Sherman's " get a good ready " is appreciated , and is not to be over- looked , time , now that the enemy is wavering ...
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To Abraham Bale | 25 |
To John D Johnston | 31 |
To W H Henderson | 38 |
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