The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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... eral , appeared before me and left with me a copy of the order mentioned . The doctor also showed me the copy of an oath which he said he had taken , which is , indeed , very strong and specific . [ 159 ] To General Samuel R Curtis.
... eral , appeared before me and left with me a copy of the order mentioned . The doctor also showed me the copy of an oath which he said he had taken , which is , indeed , very strong and specific . [ 159 ] To General Samuel R Curtis.
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... eral Halleck , asking to be relieved of your com- mand because of a supposed censure of mine . I am very , very grateful to you for the magnificent success you gave the cause of the country at Gettys- burg ; and I am sorry now to be the ...
... eral Halleck , asking to be relieved of your com- mand because of a supposed censure of mine . I am very , very grateful to you for the magnificent success you gave the cause of the country at Gettys- burg ; and I am sorry now to be the ...
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... eral way . With as much emphasis as I could , I said : " Are you entirely certain of his guilt ? " He an- swered that he was , to which I replied : " Then send the letter . " Whether Mr. Henderson was a supporter of my second nomination ...
... eral way . With as much emphasis as I could , I said : " Are you entirely certain of his guilt ? " He an- swered that he was , to which I replied : " Then send the letter . " Whether Mr. Henderson was a supporter of my second nomination ...
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To Abraham Bale | 25 |
To John D Johnston | 31 |
To W H Henderson | 38 |
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