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Page 137
... friends of Mr. Lincoln in the Senate and House , " he reported , " allege that they have not been consulted in any manner concerning the cabinet , but ex- pected , before its complexion was finally determined , to have been asked their ...
... friends of Mr. Lincoln in the Senate and House , " he reported , " allege that they have not been consulted in any manner concerning the cabinet , but ex- pected , before its complexion was finally determined , to have been asked their ...
Page 156
... friends in Pennsylvania . He will appoint no one in whom he has not confidence , personally and politically , as he can best judge from the expressions made from the state to him . Some of the delegates to Chicago and other leading ...
... friends in Pennsylvania . He will appoint no one in whom he has not confidence , personally and politically , as he can best judge from the expressions made from the state to him . Some of the delegates to Chicago and other leading ...
Page 257
... friends on Wednes- day evening , at his residence , from 8 to 12 o'clock . " 1 Friends came in numbers so generous that those bringing their respects were obliged to remain in the cold outside for twenty minutes before reaching the ...
... friends on Wednes- day evening , at his residence , from 8 to 12 o'clock . " 1 Friends came in numbers so generous that those bringing their respects were obliged to remain in the cold outside for twenty minutes before reaching the ...
Contents
PREFACE V | 3 |
THE BATTLE OF FACTION | 152 |
COMPROMISES AND COMPROMISERS | 190 |
Copyright | |
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