The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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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 ...
Page 122
... 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 ]
... 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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... great deal of ridicule without much malice ; and have received a great deal of kindness , not quite free from ridicule . I am used to it . Yours truly , A. LINCOLN 66 www the exact shade of Julius Caesar's hair . [ 202 ]
... great deal of ridicule without much malice ; and have received a great deal of kindness , not quite free from ridicule . I am used to it . Yours truly , A. LINCOLN 66 www the exact shade of Julius Caesar's hair . [ 202 ]
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