The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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... in which the candidates who are announced in the “ Journal ” are called upon to show their hands . ” Agreed . Here's mine . I go for all sharing the privileges of the government who assist in bearing its burdens .
... in which the candidates who are announced in the “ Journal ” are called upon to show their hands . ” Agreed . Here's mine . I go for all sharing the privileges of the government who assist in bearing its burdens .
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... 1863 FELLO VELLOW - CITIZENS : I am very glad indeed to see you tonight , and yet I will not say I thank you for this call ; but I do most sincerely thank Almighty God for the occasion on which you have called . How long ago is it ?
... 1863 FELLO VELLOW - CITIZENS : I am very glad indeed to see you tonight , and yet I will not say I thank you for this call ; but I do most sincerely thank Almighty God for the occasion on which you have called . How long ago is it ?
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Another President , five years after , was called from this stage of existence on the same day and month of the year ; and now on this last Fourth of July just passed , when we have a gigantic rebellion , at the bottom of which is an ...
Another President , five years after , was called from this stage of existence on the same day and month of the year ; and now on this last Fourth of July just passed , when we have a gigantic rebellion , at the bottom of which is an ...
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Contents
POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To William H Herndon | 16 |
To Stephen A Douglas | 55 |
Copyright | |
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| Title | The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
| Author | Abraham Lincoln |
| Editor | H. Jack Lang |
| Publisher | Greenberg, 1941 |
| Original from | the University of Virginia |
| Digitized | 17 Nov 2010 |
| Length | 265 pages |
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