The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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... govern- ment who assist in bearing its burdens . Conse- quently , I go for admitting all whites to the right of suffrage who pay taxes or bear arms ( by no means excluding females ) . If elected , I shall consider the whole people of [ 3 ]
... govern- ment who assist in bearing its burdens . Conse- quently , I go for admitting all whites to the right of suffrage who pay taxes or bear arms ( by no means excluding females ) . If elected , I shall consider the whole people of [ 3 ]
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... Now , my friends , can this country be saved on that basis ? If it can , I will consider myself one of the happiest men in the world if I can help to save it . If it cannot be saved upon that principle , it will be truly awful [ 99 ]
... Now , my friends , can this country be saved on that basis ? If it can , I will consider myself one of the happiest men in the world if I can help to save it . If it cannot be saved upon that principle , it will be truly awful [ 99 ]
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... I beg you will not consider this a prosecution or persecution of yourself . As you had learned that I was dissatisfied , I have thought it best to kindly tell you why . www 66 · without criticism for what was not done [ 180 ]
... I beg you will not consider this a prosecution or persecution of yourself . As you had learned that I was dissatisfied , I have thought it best to kindly tell you why . www 66 · without criticism for what was not done [ 180 ]
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To Joshua F Speed | 15 |
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