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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... George Ashmun To George Latham To Professor Gardner To William D. Kelly To Grace Bedell To William S. Speer To Alexander H. Stephens Address at Springfield Address at Indianapolis Address at Philadelphia 2. THE PRESIDENT ( 1861-1865 ) ...
... George Ashmun To George Latham To Professor Gardner To William D. Kelly To Grace Bedell To William S. Speer To Alexander H. Stephens Address at Springfield Address at Indianapolis Address at Philadelphia 2. THE PRESIDENT ( 1861-1865 ) ...
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... George B. McClellan 144 Telegram to General George B. McClellan 145 To General Nathaniel P. Banks 147 Telegram to Governor John A. Andrew 149 To the Army of the Potomac 150 To Fanny McCullough 152 Final Emancipation Proclamation 154 To ...
... George B. McClellan 144 Telegram to General George B. McClellan 145 To General Nathaniel P. Banks 147 Telegram to Governor John A. Andrew 149 To the Army of the Potomac 150 To Fanny McCullough 152 Final Emancipation Proclamation 154 To ...
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... GEORGE P. FLOYD Springfield , Illinois , February 21 , 1856 MR . GEORGE P. FLOYD , QUINCY , ILLINOIS D EAR SIR : I have just received yours of 16th , with check on Flagg & Savage for twenty - five dollars . You must think I am a high ...
... GEORGE P. FLOYD Springfield , Illinois , February 21 , 1856 MR . GEORGE P. FLOYD , QUINCY , ILLINOIS D EAR SIR : I have just received yours of 16th , with check on Flagg & Savage for twenty - five dollars . You must think I am a high ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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