The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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... needed a dictator . What I now ask of you is military success , and I will risk the dictatorship . " To the complaining General Hunter he admonished , “ He who does something at the head of one Regiment , will eclipse him who does ...
... needed a dictator . What I now ask of you is military success , and I will risk the dictatorship . " To the complaining General Hunter he admonished , “ He who does something at the head of one Regiment , will eclipse him who does ...
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... needed assistance in checking the authenticity of certain letters and speeches included in this selection ; Carl W. Schaefer , Cleveland lawyer and trustee of The Lincoln Memorial University , for offering helpful suggestions . Complete ...
... needed assistance in checking the authenticity of certain letters and speeches included in this selection ; Carl W. Schaefer , Cleveland lawyer and trustee of The Lincoln Memorial University , for offering helpful suggestions . Complete ...
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... needed to be told . . . . ” wwwwwwwwwww FEW EW letters give a better insight into the mind and soul of Lincoln than this short classic , written to Thurlow Weed , who had complimented the President upon his Second Inaugural Address ...
... needed to be told . . . . ” wwwwwwwwwww FEW EW letters give a better insight into the mind and soul of Lincoln than this short classic , written to Thurlow Weed , who had complimented the President upon his Second Inaugural Address ...
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To Mary Owens | 7 |
To Joshua F Speed | 15 |
To Abraham Bale | 27 |
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