The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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... slavery and individual liberty . LETTER TO JOSHUA F. SPEED Springfield , August 24 , 1855 D EAR SPEED : You know what a poor correspondent I am . Ever since I received your very agreeable let- ter of the 22d of May I have been intending ...
... slavery and individual liberty . LETTER TO JOSHUA F. SPEED Springfield , August 24 , 1855 D EAR SPEED : You know what a poor correspondent I am . Ever since I received your very agreeable let- ter of the 22d of May I have been intending ...
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... slavery agitation . Under the operation of that policy that agitation has not only not ceased , but constantly augmented . I believe it will not cease until a crisis shall have been reached , and passed . A house divided against itself ...
... slavery agitation . Under the operation of that policy that agitation has not only not ceased , but constantly augmented . I believe it will not cease until a crisis shall have been reached , and passed . A house divided against itself ...
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... slaves or slavery in the States ; but in my judgment it would do no good . I have already done this many , many times ; and it is in print , and open to all who will read . Those who will not read or heed what I have already publicly ...
... slaves or slavery in the States ; but in my judgment it would do no good . I have already done this many , many times ; and it is in print , and open to all who will read . Those who will not read or heed what I have already publicly ...
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To Mary Owens | 7 |
To Joshua F Speed | 15 |
To Abraham Bale | 27 |
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