The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln: As Reflected in His Briefer Letters and SpeechesWorld Publishing Company, 1965 - 265 pages This is H. Jack Lang's original selection of Abraham Lincoln's most interesting speeches and letters, from his first public position as postmaster in Illinois to the highest political office in the land. We read his witty testimonials, sharp commentaries, clever social correspondence, astute handling of angry generals and cabinet officers, and above all, his wisdom in motivating political supporters and defusing challengers -- all of which show a sagacity in politics, an eloquence of simple rhetoric, and an invariable gentlemanliness rarely seen in public life today. Lincoln was the first of the "great communicator" presidents. His words are as much alive today as when he uttered them 150 years ago. - Back cover. |
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... DEAR SIR : MY Springfield , Sept. 27 , 1856 Owing to absence yours of the 16th , was not received until the day before yesterday . I thank you for your good opinion of me person- ally , and still more for the deep interest you take in ...
... DEAR SIR : MY Springfield , Sept. 27 , 1856 Owing to absence yours of the 16th , was not received until the day before yesterday . I thank you for your good opinion of me person- ally , and still more for the deep interest you take in ...
Page 110
... DEAR SIR AND MADAM : In the untimely loss of your noble son , our affliction here is scarcely less than your own . So much of promised usefulness to one's country , and of bright hopes for one's self and friends , have rarely been so ...
... DEAR SIR AND MADAM : In the untimely loss of your noble son , our affliction here is scarcely less than your own . So much of promised usefulness to one's country , and of bright hopes for one's self and friends , have rarely been so ...
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... DEAR SIR : MY This morning I felt constrained to or- der Blenker's division to Fremont , and I write this to assure you that I did so with great pain , understanding that you would wish it otherwise . If you could know the full pressure ...
... DEAR SIR : MY This morning I felt constrained to or- der Blenker's division to Fremont , and I write this to assure you that I did so with great pain , understanding that you would wish it otherwise . If you could know the full pressure ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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