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... hands with some three thousand people , " the right hand of each of the parties was considerably lamed by the operation . " 3 The tall President Elect was further worn by his habit of bend- ing over to greet , with a two - hand shake ...
... hands with some three thousand people , " the right hand of each of the parties was considerably lamed by the operation . " 3 The tall President Elect was further worn by his habit of bend- ing over to greet , with a two - hand shake ...
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... hand and bid him God speed on his eventful journey . A subdued and respectful demeanor characterized the vast ... hands with a long line of well - wishers , the President Elect and party boarded the train , shaking hands as he made his ...
... hand and bid him God speed on his eventful journey . A subdued and respectful demeanor characterized the vast ... hands with a long line of well - wishers , the President Elect and party boarded the train , shaking hands as he made his ...
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... hand after many postponements to serenade him . A speech being demanded , and finding no balcony , Lincoln stepped to the window ledge , holding precariously to the blinds , thanked the cheering serenaders . " I have reached this city ...
... hand after many postponements to serenade him . A speech being demanded , and finding no balcony , Lincoln stepped to the window ledge , holding precariously to the blinds , thanked the cheering serenaders . " I have reached this city ...
Contents
PREFACE V | 3 |
THE BATTLE OF FACTION | 152 |
COMPROMISES AND COMPROMISERS | 190 |
Copyright | |
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