The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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... matter you kindly mention , I must in candor say I do not think myself fit for the presidency . I certainly am flattered and gratified that some partial friends think of me in that connection ; but I really think it best for our cause ...
... matter you kindly mention , I must in candor say I do not think myself fit for the presidency . I certainly am flattered and gratified that some partial friends think of me in that connection ; but I really think it best for our cause ...
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Abraham Lincoln H. Jack Lang. being satisfied the matter would thus appear much smaller than it would if seen by mere glimpses . I repeat that my appreciation of you has not abated . I can never forget whilst I remember any- thing that ...
Abraham Lincoln H. Jack Lang. being satisfied the matter would thus appear much smaller than it would if seen by mere glimpses . I repeat that my appreciation of you has not abated . I can never forget whilst I remember any- thing that ...
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... matter , or is not doing the best it can in regard to it . We do not to - day know that a col- ored soldier , or white officer commanding colored soldiers , has been massacred by the rebels when made a prisoner . We fear it , -believe ...
... matter , or is not doing the best it can in regard to it . We do not to - day know that a col- ored soldier , or white officer commanding colored soldiers , has been massacred by the rebels when made a prisoner . We fear it , -believe ...
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To Joshua F Speed | 15 |
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