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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... answers , he can never be President , and the battle of 1860 is worth a hundred of this . " In these simple terms Lincoln ... answer ; and , if agreeable to you , to enter into the terms of such arrangement . Your obedient servant , A ...
... answers , he can never be President , and the battle of 1860 is worth a hundred of this . " In these simple terms Lincoln ... answer ; and , if agreeable to you , to enter into the terms of such arrangement . Your obedient servant , A ...
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... answering letter the General made this notation : " The President's reply to my ' ugly letter . This lay on his table a ... answer so ugly a letter in good temper . I am , as you intimate , losing much of the great confidence I placed in ...
... answering letter the General made this notation : " The President's reply to my ' ugly letter . This lay on his table a ... answer so ugly a letter in good temper . I am , as you intimate , losing much of the great confidence I placed in ...
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... answering for a few days and then replied with his customary greatness of spirit . LETTER TO SALMON P. CHASE Executive Mansion , February 29 , 1864 Y DEAR SIR : M * I would have taken time to answer yours of the 22d sooner , only that I ...
... answering for a few days and then replied with his customary greatness of spirit . LETTER TO SALMON P. CHASE Executive Mansion , February 29 , 1864 Y DEAR SIR : M * I would have taken time to answer yours of the 22d sooner , only that I ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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