Abraham Lincoln: Tributes from His Associates, Reminiscences of Soldiers, Statesmen and CitizensT.Y. Crowell, 1895 - 295 pages |
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... successful . I gave it as my decided opinion that Mr. Lincoln would be the best man to fill Cooper Insti- tute . The expense would be large in bringing him here from Illinois ; but the young men decided to take the risk of inviting him ...
... successful . I gave it as my decided opinion that Mr. Lincoln would be the best man to fill Cooper Insti- tute . The expense would be large in bringing him here from Illinois ; but the young men decided to take the risk of inviting him ...
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... success . He said he would have to give his whole time to it , otherwise he was sure he would make a failure , in which case he would be very sorry for the young men who had kindly invited him . This interview was on Saturday . I then ...
... success . He said he would have to give his whole time to it , otherwise he was sure he would make a failure , in which case he would be very sorry for the young men who had kindly invited him . This interview was on Saturday . I then ...
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... success of it on account of the young men who have so kindly in- vited me here . It is on my mind all the time , and I cannot be persuaded to accept your hospitality at this time . Please excuse me and let me go to my room at the hotel ...
... success of it on account of the young men who have so kindly in- vited me here . It is on my mind all the time , and I cannot be persuaded to accept your hospitality at this time . Please excuse me and let me go to my room at the hotel ...
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... success had been changed into absolute confidence . In the dark days of 1862 he had never despaired of the Republic . When others faltered he was undismayed . He put aside the suggestion of Mr. Seward that he should surrender the chief ...
... success had been changed into absolute confidence . In the dark days of 1862 he had never despaired of the Republic . When others faltered he was undismayed . He put aside the suggestion of Mr. Seward that he should surrender the chief ...
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... successful national contests , and it was dur- ing his administration , as President , that the policy of the party was developed and its capacity for the busi- ness of government established . The Republican Party gave to Mr. Lincoln ...
... successful national contests , and it was dur- ing his administration , as President , that the policy of the party was developed and its capacity for the busi- ness of government established . The Republican Party gave to Mr. Lincoln ...
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Page 295 - If we shall suppose that American Slavery is one of those offences which, in the providence of God, must needs come, but which, having continued through His appointed time, He now wills to remove, and that He gives to both North and South, this terrible war, as the woe due to those by whom the offence came, shall we discern therein any departure from those divine attributes which the believers in a Living God always ascribe to Him? Fondly do we hope — fervently do we pray — that this mighty scourge...
Page 293 - The progress of our arms, upon which all else chiefly depends, is as well known to the public as to myself, and it is, I trust reasonably satisfactory and encouraging to all. With high hope for the future, no prediction in regard to it is ventured.
Page 233 - A duty devolves upon me which is, perhaps, greater than that which has devolved upon any other man since the days of WASHINGTON. He never would have succeeded except for the aid of Divine Providence, upon which he at all times relied. I feel that I cannot succeed without the same Divine aid which sustained him, and...
Page 231 - While I am deeply sensible to the high compliment of a re-election, and duly grateful as I trust to Almighty God for having directed my countrymen to a right conclusion, as I think, for their own good, it adds nothing to my satisfaction that any other man may be disappointed or pained by the result.
Page 277 - Blondin, stand up a little straighter — Blondin, stoop a little more — go a little faster — lean a little more to the north — lean a little more to the south...
Page 265 - I want every man to have a chance— and I believe a black man is entitled to it— in which he can better his condition...
Page 70 - I may be on the brink of eternity; and as I hope forgiveness from my Maker, I have written this letter with sincerity towards you and from love for my country.
Page 19 - Upon the subject of education, not presuming to dictate any plan or system respecting it, I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we, as a people, can be engaged in.
Page 21 - I go for all sharing the privileges of the government who assist in bearing its burdens. Consequently, I go for admitting all whites to the right of suffrage who pay taxes or bear arms (by no means excluding females).
Page 262 - Our fathers, when they framed the government under which we live, understood this question just as well, and even better than we do now.