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... wrote that Lincoln had spoken of Chase in glowing terms which seemed to foreshadow a cabinet tender , Chase said his duty was to serve where his state had placed him . He also said he knew he had not " the sort of ability necessary to ...
... wrote that Lincoln had spoken of Chase in glowing terms which seemed to foreshadow a cabinet tender , Chase said his duty was to serve where his state had placed him . He also said he knew he had not " the sort of ability necessary to ...
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... wrote a Washington reporter , " as the Republi- can delegation from Illinois , with one exception , prefer not to interfere unless they are consulted . It is reported that Senator Trumbull is urging Mr. Judd's claims . . . , while ...
... wrote a Washington reporter , " as the Republi- can delegation from Illinois , with one exception , prefer not to interfere unless they are consulted . It is reported that Senator Trumbull is urging Mr. Judd's claims . . . , while ...
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... wrote to Leonard Swett on the same day , " I am antici- pating troubles not generally apprehended by our friends . I want the North to be sure she is right and then to go ahead . " 4 Next day another observer wrote Lincoln from ...
... wrote to Leonard Swett on the same day , " I am antici- pating troubles not generally apprehended by our friends . I want the North to be sure she is right and then to go ahead . " 4 Next day another observer wrote Lincoln from ...
Contents
PREFACE V | 3 |
THE BATTLE OF FACTION | 152 |
COMPROMISES AND COMPROMISERS | 190 |
Copyright | |
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