The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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... Illinois State Library in Springfield , for rendering needed assistance in checking the authenticity of certain letters and speeches included in this selection ; Carl W. Schaefer , Cleveland lawyer and trustee of The Lincoln Memorial ...
... Illinois State Library in Springfield , for rendering needed assistance in checking the authenticity of certain letters and speeches included in this selection ; Carl W. Schaefer , Cleveland lawyer and trustee of The Lincoln Memorial ...
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... Illinois , February 21 , 1856 MR . GEORGE P. FLOYD , QUINCY , ILLINOIS EAR SIR : D I have just received yours of 16th , with check on Flagg & Savage for twenty - five dollars . You must think I am a high - priced man . You are too ...
... Illinois , February 21 , 1856 MR . GEORGE P. FLOYD , QUINCY , ILLINOIS EAR SIR : D I have just received yours of 16th , with check on Flagg & Savage for twenty - five dollars . You must think I am a high - priced man . You are too ...
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... Illinois , October 19 , 1860 Y DEAR LITTLE MISS : MY Your very agreeable letter of the 15th is received . I regret the necessity of saying I have no daughter . I have three sons - one seventeen , one nine , and one seven years of age ...
... Illinois , October 19 , 1860 Y DEAR LITTLE MISS : MY Your very agreeable letter of the 15th is received . I regret the necessity of saying I have no daughter . I have three sons - one seventeen , one nine , and one seven years of age ...
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To Mary Owens | 7 |
To Joshua F Speed | 15 |
To Abraham Bale | 27 |
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