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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... letter the General made this notation : " The President's reply to my ' ugly letter . This lay on his table a month after it was written , and when finally sent was by a special conveyance , with the direction that it was only to be ...
... letter the General made this notation : " The President's reply to my ' ugly letter . This lay on his table a month after it was written , and when finally sent was by a special conveyance , with the direction that it was only to be ...
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... letter - mild enough , in view of the magnitude of the error - but never sent it , knowing the loss to be irreparable . LETTER TO GENERAL GEORGE G. MEADE Executive Mansion Washington , D. C. , July 14 , 1863 AJOR - GENERAL MEADE : MA I ...
... letter - mild enough , in view of the magnitude of the error - but never sent it , knowing the loss to be irreparable . LETTER TO GENERAL GEORGE G. MEADE Executive Mansion Washington , D. C. , July 14 , 1863 AJOR - GENERAL MEADE : MA I ...
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... letter vigorously attacking Lincoln and advocating Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase for the presidency . Somewhat taken aback , Chase wrote to Lincoln disclaiming any knowledge of the letter and saying , " If there is any thing ...
... letter vigorously attacking Lincoln and advocating Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase for the presidency . Somewhat taken aback , Chase wrote to Lincoln disclaiming any knowledge of the letter and saying , " If there is any thing ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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