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... Washington appeared in the news . “ Quite a sensation was created today , " wrote the Washington correspondent of the New York Times , " by the announcement that a large number of Republican members were in session at the Astor House ...
... Washington appeared in the news . “ Quite a sensation was created today , " wrote the Washington correspondent of the New York Times , " by the announcement that a large number of Republican members were in session at the Astor House ...
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... Washington civic authorities . Mayor Berrett , a man of doubtful sympathies , alluded to menacing circumstances , saying he doubted not that Lincoln would preside in such fashion as would restore peace and harmony . Washington's ...
... Washington civic authorities . Mayor Berrett , a man of doubtful sympathies , alluded to menacing circumstances , saying he doubted not that Lincoln would preside in such fashion as would restore peace and harmony . Washington's ...
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... Washington's abundant dust , then the sky cleared in good time for the ceremonies . Hotels accommodated thou- sands of extra guests by laying out mattresses on any available floor space . Streets " were crammed with pedestrians , ninety ...
... Washington's abundant dust , then the sky cleared in good time for the ceremonies . Hotels accommodated thou- sands of extra guests by laying out mattresses on any available floor space . Streets " were crammed with pedestrians , ninety ...
Contents
PREFACE V | 3 |
THE Battle of FACTION | 152 |
COMPROMISES AND COMPROMISERS | 190 |
Copyright | |
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