The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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... hope to produce some good by it , " wrote Lincoln . It is be- cause of this determination that we find so much mean- ingful counsel compressed into every sentence he uttered or wrote . Lincoln's words were words of wisdom whether he was ...
... hope to produce some good by it , " wrote Lincoln . It is be- cause of this determination that we find so much mean- ingful counsel compressed into every sentence he uttered or wrote . Lincoln's words were words of wisdom whether he was ...
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... hope that all will yet be well . To His care commending you , as I hope in your prayers you will commend me , I bid you an affectionate farewell . 66 ..shall the liberties of this Country be preserved ? [ 94 ]
... hope that all will yet be well . To His care commending you , as I hope in your prayers you will commend me , I bid you an affectionate farewell . 66 ..shall the liberties of this Country be preserved ? [ 94 ]
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... hope with your assurance that you would be off with your expedition at the end of that week , or early in this . It is now the end of this , and I have just been overwhelmed and confounded with the sight of a requisition made by you ...
... hope with your assurance that you would be off with your expedition at the end of that week , or early in this . It is now the end of this , and I have just been overwhelmed and confounded with the sight of a requisition made by you ...
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To John D Johnston | 31 |
To W H Henderson | 38 |
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