The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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... Missouri Compromise , under the circumstances , was noth- ing less than violence . It was passed in violence , because it could not have passed at all but for the votes of many members in violence of the known will of their constituents ...
... Missouri Compromise , under the circumstances , was noth- ing less than violence . It was passed in violence , because it could not have passed at all but for the votes of many members in violence of the known will of their constituents ...
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... If , like Haman , they should hang upon the gallows of their own building , I shall not be among the mourners for their fate . In my humble sphere , I shall advocate the restoration of the Missouri Compromise so long [ 45 ]
... If , like Haman , they should hang upon the gallows of their own building , I shall not be among the mourners for their fate . In my humble sphere , I shall advocate the restoration of the Missouri Compromise so long [ 45 ]
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... Missouri compromise aroused me again . What I have done since then is pretty well known . If any personal description of me is thought de- sirable , it may be said I am , in height , six feet four inches , nearly ; lean in flesh ...
... Missouri compromise aroused me again . What I have done since then is pretty well known . If any personal description of me is thought de- sirable , it may be said I am , in height , six feet four inches , nearly ; lean in flesh ...
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