The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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... taken his seat in Congress , Lincoln wrote home to Billy Herndon , his young law partner , con- fessing mild stage fright in addressing the House and dis- cussing his aspirations to a second term , LETTER TO WILLIAM H. HERNDON ...
... taken his seat in Congress , Lincoln wrote home to Billy Herndon , his young law partner , con- fessing mild stage fright in addressing the House and dis- cussing his aspirations to a second term , LETTER TO WILLIAM H. HERNDON ...
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... if the judge will take the oath of allegiance usually taken in such cases , he may be discharged . Please ascertain and inform me whether he will do it . Yours very truly , A. LINCOLN " My view of the present condition of the war [ 122 ]
... if the judge will take the oath of allegiance usually taken in such cases , he may be discharged . Please ascertain and inform me whether he will do it . Yours very truly , A. LINCOLN " My view of the present condition of the war [ 122 ]
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... taken aback , Chase wrote to Lincoln disclaiming any knowledge of the letter and saying , “ If there is any thing in my action or position , which in your judgment will prejudice the public interest under my charge , I beg you to say so ...
... taken aback , Chase wrote to Lincoln disclaiming any knowledge of the letter and saying , “ If there is any thing in my action or position , which in your judgment will prejudice the public interest under my charge , I beg you to say so ...
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To Mary Owens | 7 |
To Joshua F Speed | 15 |
To Abraham Bale | 27 |
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