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... called " a piece of silly affectation . " Now , with the votes counted , stubble appeared and concealed his shapely jaw . Many weeks were to elapse before any improvement in his appearance became apparent . Possibly Lincoln grew a beard ...
... called " a piece of silly affectation . " Now , with the votes counted , stubble appeared and concealed his shapely jaw . Many weeks were to elapse before any improvement in his appearance became apparent . Possibly Lincoln grew a beard ...
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... called at the editor's lodgings and talked compromise and cabinet for several hours . Greeley was reported to have urged “ a strict adherence to an anti - compromise policy , and is said to have received gratifying assurances . His ...
... called at the editor's lodgings and talked compromise and cabinet for several hours . Greeley was reported to have urged “ a strict adherence to an anti - compromise policy , and is said to have received gratifying assurances . His ...
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... called to pay their respects . Senator Douglas was noted as being conspicuously cordial . Lincoln then received a visit from Frank Blair , Sr. , and Montgomery Blair , important cabinet - makers and oppon- ents of compromise . By this ...
... called to pay their respects . Senator Douglas was noted as being conspicuously cordial . Lincoln then received a visit from Frank Blair , Sr. , and Montgomery Blair , important cabinet - makers and oppon- ents of compromise . By this ...
Contents
PREFACE V | 3 |
THE BATTLE OF FACTION | 152 |
COMPROMISES AND COMPROMISERS | 190 |
Copyright | |
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