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... Bates set down in his diary what had taken place . He found Lincoln " free in his communication and candid in his manner . " The President Elect informed him that since the nomination ... Bates's departure , nothing was BATES AND BOTTS 109.
... Bates set down in his diary what had taken place . He found Lincoln " free in his communication and candid in his manner . " The President Elect informed him that since the nomination ... Bates's departure , nothing was BATES AND BOTTS 109.
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... Bates visit reached Washington correspondents . One said : “ The only person who has been offered a place in Lincoln's cabinet is Bates . " Next day it was stated that " Judge Bates had been tendered the position of Attorney General ...
... Bates visit reached Washington correspondents . One said : “ The only person who has been offered a place in Lincoln's cabinet is Bates . " Next day it was stated that " Judge Bates had been tendered the position of Attorney General ...
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... Bates found him conferring with Cameron and Sanderson in Cameron's hotel rooms . The appearance of Bates there was accidental . Lincoln stayed for some two hours after Bates arrived , talking generalities . Remaining with Cam- eron for ...
... Bates found him conferring with Cameron and Sanderson in Cameron's hotel rooms . The appearance of Bates there was accidental . Lincoln stayed for some two hours after Bates arrived , talking generalities . Remaining with Cam- eron for ...
Contents
PREFACE V | 3 |
THE BATTLE OF FACTION | 152 |
COMPROMISES AND COMPROMISERS | 190 |
Copyright | |
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