A House Dividing: Lincoln as President Elect |
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... remain in his campaign office at the State House , cordially greeting callers as he had done through- out the canvass , until the balloting was over . In many earlier elections the candidate had not scrupled to vote for himself . But ...
... remain in his campaign office at the State House , cordially greeting callers as he had done through- out the canvass , until the balloting was over . In many earlier elections the candidate had not scrupled to vote for himself . But ...
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... remain- and I think he saw some force in what I said . Nothing however was decided finally but the matter was left open for further reflections on both sides . Should he conclude that it is desirable I should take the position he will ...
... remain- and I think he saw some force in what I said . Nothing however was decided finally but the matter was left open for further reflections on both sides . Should he conclude that it is desirable I should take the position he will ...
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... remain unmoved at the anxiety manifested everywhere to hear and see him . He appeared on the platform and spoke a few kind words at each of the stopping places . Owing to some misunderstanding no provision had been made for dinner on ...
... remain unmoved at the anxiety manifested everywhere to hear and see him . He appeared on the platform and spoke a few kind words at each of the stopping places . Owing to some misunderstanding no provision had been made for dinner on ...
Contents
PREFACE V | 3 |
THE BATTLE OF FACTION | 152 |
COMPROMISES AND COMPROMISERS | 190 |
Copyright | |
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