Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years and the War YearsThis biography is drawn from the six volume work on Lincoln and new research uncovered since the original publication. |
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Page 204
... night , Mr. President , and steal a march on your enemies . " Lincoln deliberated , then : " Gentlemen , I appreciate the suggestions , and while I can stand anything essential in the way of misrepresentation , I do not feel I can go to ...
... night , Mr. President , and steal a march on your enemies . " Lincoln deliberated , then : " Gentlemen , I appreciate the suggestions , and while I can stand anything essential in the way of misrepresentation , I do not feel I can go to ...
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... night of the inauguration sent word to their Government : " We all agreed that it was Lincoln's purpose at once to attempt the collection of the revenue , to re- enforce and hold Fort Sumter and Pickens , and to retake the other places ...
... night of the inauguration sent word to their Government : " We all agreed that it was Lincoln's purpose at once to attempt the collection of the revenue , to re- enforce and hold Fort Sumter and Pickens , and to retake the other places ...
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... night . By railroad at 11 that Sabbath night , Davis with his Cabinet and other officials left their capital city , their Executive Mansion , their arsenals and stores , arriving safely in Danville the next afternoon . Word spread in ...
... night . By railroad at 11 that Sabbath night , Davis with his Cabinet and other officials left their capital city , their Executive Mansion , their arsenals and stores , arriving safely in Danville the next afternoon . Word spread in ...
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Wilderness Beginnings | 3 |
New Salem Days | 22 |
The Young Legislator | 40 |
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