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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... Emancipation Proclamation , he had at that very moment a draft of the Proclamation in his desk and was only holding it for the right occasion . Three days later the Battle of Antietam provided the long - awaited opportunity , and on ...
... Emancipation Proclamation , he had at that very moment a draft of the Proclamation in his desk and was only holding it for the right occasion . Three days later the Battle of Antietam provided the long - awaited opportunity , and on ...
Page 153
... a purer and holier sort than you have known before . Please present my kind regards to your afflicted mother . Your sincere friend , A. LINCOLN The Emancipation Proclamation THE Emancipation Proclamation , premature though it [ 153 ]
... a purer and holier sort than you have known before . Please present my kind regards to your afflicted mother . Your sincere friend , A. LINCOLN The Emancipation Proclamation THE Emancipation Proclamation , premature though it [ 153 ]
Page 155
... EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION JANUARY 1 , 1863 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : A PROCLAMATION THEREAS , on the twenty - second day of WH September , in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty - two , a ...
... EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION JANUARY 1 , 1863 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : A PROCLAMATION THEREAS , on the twenty - second day of WH September , in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty - two , a ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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