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... reply : ' Well , we won't jump that ditch until we come to it . I must run the machine as I find it . ' Perhaps Lincoln was merely making conversation when he gibed at the office - holding proclivities of Virginians . If meant seriously ...
... reply : ' Well , we won't jump that ditch until we come to it . I must run the machine as I find it . ' Perhaps Lincoln was merely making conversation when he gibed at the office - holding proclivities of Virginians . If meant seriously ...
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... reply to Lincoln's suggestion that he announce his intention of recapturing lost forts upon taking office . Apparently , since the statement did not appear , the President Elect was advised against provoking the secession- ists further ...
... reply to Lincoln's suggestion that he announce his intention of recapturing lost forts upon taking office . Apparently , since the statement did not appear , the President Elect was advised against provoking the secession- ists further ...
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... replies . He has already earned the reputation of being a good listener . The only Southern man yet seriously ... reply . The ques- tioner was gratified to find Chase heavily favored . This original ' The Evening Star , Feb. 26 ...
... replies . He has already earned the reputation of being a good listener . The only Southern man yet seriously ... reply . The ques- tioner was gratified to find Chase heavily favored . This original ' The Evening Star , Feb. 26 ...
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NOVEMBER SIXTH | 3 |
A FABIAN FORTNIGHT 77 | 7 |
SECESSION SALVOS | 41 |
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