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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... Senate but first makes sure to win the support of an influential friend and potential rival . LETTER TO JOSEPH GILLESPIE Springfield , December 1 , 1854 M Y DEAR SIR : I have really got it into my head to try to be United States Senator ...
... Senate but first makes sure to win the support of an influential friend and potential rival . LETTER TO JOSEPH GILLESPIE Springfield , December 1 , 1854 M Y DEAR SIR : I have really got it into my head to try to be United States Senator ...
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... Senator . " www LINCOLN INCOLN announces that he has thrown his senatorial votes to Trumbull to further the cause of the Party . LETTER TO W. H. HENDERSON Springfield , Ill . , Feb. 21 , 1855 HON . W. H. HENDERSON Μ Y DEAR SIR : The ...
... Senator . " www LINCOLN INCOLN announces that he has thrown his senatorial votes to Trumbull to further the cause of the Party . LETTER TO W. H. HENDERSON Springfield , Ill . , Feb. 21 , 1855 HON . W. H. HENDERSON Μ Y DEAR SIR : The ...
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... Senator Pearce in behalf of Judge Carmichael . His charge to the Grand Jury was left with me by the senator , and on reading it I must confess I was not very favorably im- pressed toward the judge . The object of the charge , I ...
... Senator Pearce in behalf of Judge Carmichael . His charge to the Grand Jury was left with me by the senator , and on reading it I must confess I was not very favorably im- pressed toward the judge . The object of the charge , I ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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