The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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... of that deeply earnest and im- passioned tone and manner which can proceed only from great sincerity , and a thorough conviction in the speaker of the justice and importance of his cause . This it is that truly touches the chords [ xi ]
... of that deeply earnest and im- passioned tone and manner which can proceed only from great sincerity , and a thorough conviction in the speaker of the justice and importance of his cause . This it is that truly touches the chords [ xi ]
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Abraham Lincoln H. Jack Lang. for such apprehension now than there was then . Remember I am always glad to receive a letter from you . Most truly your friend , A. LINCOLN " the very best speech ... I ever heard . [ 18 ]
Abraham Lincoln H. Jack Lang. for such apprehension now than there was then . Remember I am always glad to receive a letter from you . Most truly your friend , A. LINCOLN " the very best speech ... I ever heard . [ 18 ]
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... truly declare that the failure of the undertaking has not lowered you a particle , while the qualities you developed in the effort have greatly heightened you in my esti- mation . For a daring and dangerous enterprise of a similar ...
... truly declare that the failure of the undertaking has not lowered you a particle , while the qualities you developed in the effort have greatly heightened you in my esti- mation . For a daring and dangerous enterprise of a similar ...
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