The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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... Seward 95 98 To William H. Seward 101 102 To Leonard Swett 105 To Major Robert Anderson 106 To Gustavus V. Fox 108 To Colonel Ellsworth's Parents 110 To Major Ramsey 112 To Edwin M. Stanton 113 To Major - General Hunter 114 To Edwin M ...
... Seward 95 98 To William H. Seward 101 102 To Leonard Swett 105 To Major Robert Anderson 106 To Gustavus V. Fox 108 To Colonel Ellsworth's Parents 110 To Major Ramsey 112 To Edwin M. Stanton 113 To Major - General Hunter 114 To Edwin M ...
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... Seward dictate the mem- bers of his Cabinet , the Secretary of State handed in his resig- nation . Saying , " I can't afford to let Seward take the first trick , " the President immediately dispatched this note . LETTER TO WILLIAM H. SEWARD ...
... Seward dictate the mem- bers of his Cabinet , the Secretary of State handed in his resig- nation . Saying , " I can't afford to let Seward take the first trick , " the President immediately dispatched this note . LETTER TO WILLIAM H. SEWARD ...
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... Seward attempted to take over the reins by submitting a detailed plan of action . Said the noted Civil War journalist , Henry Watterson , in commenting on Lincoln's reply , " Not a word was omitted that was neces- sary , and not a hint ...
... Seward attempted to take over the reins by submitting a detailed plan of action . Said the noted Civil War journalist , Henry Watterson , in commenting on Lincoln's reply , " Not a word was omitted that was neces- sary , and not a hint ...
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To Abraham Bale | 25 |
To John D Johnston | 31 |
To W H Henderson | 38 |
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