The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, as Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
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... young Abe , book in hand , stretched full - length before the fire , in his rough - hewn log - cabin . His first efforts at composition were written in charcoal , on the small area he was able to scrape clean on the back of a wood ...
... young Abe , book in hand , stretched full - length before the fire , in his rough - hewn log - cabin . His first efforts at composition were written in charcoal , on the small area he was able to scrape clean on the back of a wood ...
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... YOUNG man by the name of Jonathan Birch , applying for admission to the bar , was given this note which said little but told much to Judge Logan , a co - member of the examining committee . LETTER TO JUDGE STEPHEN T. LOGAN Y DEAR JUDGE ...
... YOUNG man by the name of Jonathan Birch , applying for admission to the bar , was given this note which said little but told much to Judge Logan , a co - member of the examining committee . LETTER TO JUDGE STEPHEN T. LOGAN Y DEAR JUDGE ...
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... young heart beyond what is common in such cases . In this sad world of ours sorrow comes to all , and to the young it comes with bittered agony because it takes them unawares . The older have learned ever to expect it . I am anxious to ...
... young heart beyond what is common in such cases . In this sad world of ours sorrow comes to all , and to the young it comes with bittered agony because it takes them unawares . The older have learned ever to expect it . I am anxious to ...
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To Mary Owens | 7 |
To Joshua F Speed | 15 |
To Abraham Bale | 27 |
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