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... Congress, a copy of Burns was his inseparable companion on the circuit; and this he perused so constantly, that it is said he has now by heart every line of his favorite poet. He is also a diligent student of Shakespeare, "to know whom ...
... Congress, a copy of Burns was his inseparable companion on the circuit; and this he perused so constantly, that it is said he has now by heart every line of his favorite poet. He is also a diligent student of Shakespeare, "to know whom ...
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... Congress together. (The following is the vote taken from the poll-book in Springfield: For Congress-Jonathan H. Pugh, 179, and Joseph Duncan, 97. For Legislature-Lincoln, 277.) Defeated, but far from dismayed, Lincoln once more turned ...
... Congress together. (The following is the vote taken from the poll-book in Springfield: For Congress-Jonathan H. Pugh, 179, and Joseph Duncan, 97. For Legislature-Lincoln, 277.) Defeated, but far from dismayed, Lincoln once more turned ...
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... Congress, by which time Lincoln had elevated himself to a position among the first lawyers of the place. In the midst of affairs, however, he never relaxed his habits of study; taking up, one by one, the natural sciences, and thoroughly ...
... Congress, by which time Lincoln had elevated himself to a position among the first lawyers of the place. In the midst of affairs, however, he never relaxed his habits of study; taking up, one by one, the natural sciences, and thoroughly ...
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... Congress has dissolved their connection, Lincoln forms a partnership with Judge Logan, one of the first in his profession at Springfield, and continues the practice of the law, with rising repute. His characteristics as an advocate, are ...
... Congress has dissolved their connection, Lincoln forms a partnership with Judge Logan, one of the first in his profession at Springfield, and continues the practice of the law, with rising repute. His characteristics as an advocate, are ...
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... Congress. At the time of her marriage, Miss Todd was the belle of Springfield society-accomplished and intellectual, and possessing all the social graces native in' the women of Kentucky. (Three living sons are the children of this ...
... Congress. At the time of her marriage, Miss Todd was the belle of Springfield society-accomplished and intellectual, and possessing all the social graces native in' the women of Kentucky. (Three living sons are the children of this ...
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OF REPRESENTATIVES JUNE 20 1848 | |
REPRESENTATIVES HALL SPRINGFIELD ILL JUNE | |
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LIVES & SPEECHES OF ABRAHAM LI William Dean 1837-1920 Howells,John Lord 1812-1887 Hayes,Abraham 1809-1865 Lincoln No preview available - 2016 |
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