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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... MCCLELLAN Executive Mansion , March 21 , 1862 Y 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 ...
... MCCLELLAN Executive Mansion , March 21 , 1862 Y 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 ...
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... McClellan to move against the enemy , chides his able but cautious commander in a terse telegraphic despatch . TELEGRAM TO GENERAL GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN War Department , Washington City October 24 [ 25 ? ] , 1862 AJOR - GENERAL MCCLELLAN ...
... McClellan to move against the enemy , chides his able but cautious commander in a terse telegraphic despatch . TELEGRAM TO GENERAL GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN War Department , Washington City October 24 [ 25 ? ] , 1862 AJOR - GENERAL MCCLELLAN ...
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... McClellan but still pleads for action . TELEGRAM TO GENERAL GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN M Executive Mansion Washington , October 27 , 1862. 12:10 P.M. AJOR - GENERAL MCCLELLAN : Yours of yesterday received . Most cer- tainly I intend no ...
... McClellan but still pleads for action . TELEGRAM TO GENERAL GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN M Executive Mansion Washington , October 27 , 1862. 12:10 P.M. AJOR - GENERAL MCCLELLAN : Yours of yesterday received . Most cer- tainly I intend no ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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