The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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... Give her an assurance of my very highest regard when you see her . Is little Siss Elizá Davis at your house yet ? If she is , kiss her " o'er and o'er again " for me . Tell your mother that I have not got her " pres- ent " ( an " Oxford ...
... Give her an assurance of my very highest regard when you see her . Is little Siss Elizá Davis at your house yet ? If she is , kiss her " o'er and o'er again " for me . Tell your mother that I have not got her " pres- ent " ( an " Oxford ...
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... give you money for it . Let father and your boys take charge of your things at home , prepare for a crop , and make a crop , and you go to work for the best money wages , or in discharge of any debt you owe , that you can get ; and , to ...
... give you money for it . Let father and your boys take charge of your things at home , prepare for a crop , and make a crop , and you go to work for the best money wages , or in discharge of any debt you owe , that you can get ; and , to ...
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... give the leave , begging only that the inscription may be in modest terms , not representing me as a man of great learning , or a very extraordinary one in any respect . Yours very truly , A. LINCOLN Privatu Springfield , Ills . Get ...
... give the leave , begging only that the inscription may be in modest terms , not representing me as a man of great learning , or a very extraordinary one in any respect . Yours very truly , A. LINCOLN Privatu Springfield , Ills . Get ...
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To Mary Owens | 7 |
To Joshua F Speed | 15 |
To Abraham Bale | 27 |
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