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Page 137
... friends of Mr. Lincoln in the Senate and House , " he reported , " allege that they have not been consulted in any manner concerning the cabinet , but ex- pected , before its complexion was finally determined , to have been asked their ...
... friends of Mr. Lincoln in the Senate and House , " he reported , " allege that they have not been consulted in any manner concerning the cabinet , but ex- pected , before its complexion was finally determined , to have been asked their ...
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... friends in Pennsylvania . He will appoint no one in whom he has not confidence , personally and politically , as he can best judge from the expressions made from the state to him . Some of the delegates to Chicago and other leading ...
... friends in Pennsylvania . He will appoint no one in whom he has not confidence , personally and politically , as he can best judge from the expressions made from the state to him . Some of the delegates to Chicago and other leading ...
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... friends . " My friends : no one , not in my situation , can appreciate my feeling of sadness at this parting . To this place , and the kindness of these people , I owe everything . Here I have lived a quarter of a century , and have ...
... friends . " My friends : no one , not in my situation , can appreciate my feeling of sadness at this parting . To this place , and the kindness of these people , I owe everything . Here I have lived a quarter of a century , and have ...
Contents
PREFACE V | 3 |
THE BATTLE OF FACTION | 152 |
COMPROMISES AND COMPROMISERS | 190 |
Copyright | |
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