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... reply in which he agreed only to keep his hands off the election . When Marshall wrote this reply to Hamilton he probably knew that he might , by proper Federalist manipulation , be himself chosen President by the House of Repre ...
... reply in which he agreed only to keep his hands off the election . When Marshall wrote this reply to Hamilton he probably knew that he might , by proper Federalist manipulation , be himself chosen President by the House of Repre ...
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... reply was immediate and conclusive . It stamped Grant as the Man of Destiny . Buckner capitulated at once . It was the first great Union victory of the war and overnight Grant was nicknamed " Unconditional Sur- render " Grant . Here is ...
... reply was immediate and conclusive . It stamped Grant as the Man of Destiny . Buckner capitulated at once . It was the first great Union victory of the war and overnight Grant was nicknamed " Unconditional Sur- render " Grant . Here is ...
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... reply to Greeley has no equal in the history of the government . This letter voices the calm assurance of a man who knows what he wants to do and when and how best to do it . Also , it voices Lincoln's basic in- tention of saving the ...
... reply to Greeley has no equal in the history of the government . This letter voices the calm assurance of a man who knows what he wants to do and when and how best to do it . Also , it voices Lincoln's basic in- tention of saving the ...
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George Washington writes his wife of his selection as Com | 3 |
refuses to answer a letter and loses thirteen fine | 9 |
Benjamin Franklin makes a freak suggestion | 15 |
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