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... reported to have advised the legislature to remain in session in view of Lincoln's probable election . " He thinks the only alternative left is the secession of South Carolina . . . . He strongly recommends such action and declares that ...
... reported to have advised the legislature to remain in session in view of Lincoln's probable election . " He thinks the only alternative left is the secession of South Carolina . . . . He strongly recommends such action and declares that ...
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... reported that : " Every sort of intrigue is on foot to secure place in Lincoln's cabinet , especially by those who are least qualified to fill them . " Ohio is in a snarl between the friends of Chase and Wade , and is likely to be put ...
... reported that : " Every sort of intrigue is on foot to secure place in Lincoln's cabinet , especially by those who are least qualified to fill them . " Ohio is in a snarl between the friends of Chase and Wade , and is likely to be put ...
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... reported that a Pennsylvanian had argued Cameron's cause for five hours after Lincoln's return from Coles County and received satisfactory assurances.2 Another Cameron friend reported that he had described Cameron to the President Elect ...
... reported that a Pennsylvanian had argued Cameron's cause for five hours after Lincoln's return from Coles County and received satisfactory assurances.2 Another Cameron friend reported that he had described Cameron to the President Elect ...
Contents
PREFACE V | 3 |
THE Battle of FACTION | 152 |
COMPROMISES AND COMPROMISERS | 190 |
Copyright | |
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