The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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... wrong . ” LINCOLN INCOLN expresses his appreciation for the all - important victory at Vicksburg and , with characteristic frankness , admits that his own theories had been proved wrong . LETTER TO ULYSSES S. GRANT Executive Mansion ...
... wrong . ” LINCOLN INCOLN expresses his appreciation for the all - important victory at Vicksburg and , with characteristic frankness , admits that his own theories had been proved wrong . LETTER TO ULYSSES S. GRANT Executive Mansion ...
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... wrong . It rejects the Christian principle of forgiveness on terms of repentance . I think it is enough if the man does no wrong hereafter . A. LINCOLN 66 • wwwwwww . I do not perceive occasion for [ 210 ] Indorsement on Document to ...
... wrong . It rejects the Christian principle of forgiveness on terms of repentance . I think it is enough if the man does no wrong hereafter . A. LINCOLN 66 • wwwwwww . I do not perceive occasion for [ 210 ] Indorsement on Document to ...
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... wrong , nothing is wrong . I cannot remember when I did not so think and feel , and yet I have never understood that the presidency conferred upon me an unrestricted right to act officially upon this judgment and feeling . It was in the ...
... wrong , nothing is wrong . I cannot remember when I did not so think and feel , and yet I have never understood that the presidency conferred upon me an unrestricted right to act officially upon this judgment and feeling . It was in the ...
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