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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... Army of the Potomac , after the Battle of Fredericksburg , where the Union forces suffered one of the most crushing defeats of the war . MESSAGE TO THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC Executive Mansion Washington , December 22 , 1862 O THE ARMY OF ...
... Army of the Potomac , after the Battle of Fredericksburg , where the Union forces suffered one of the most crushing defeats of the war . MESSAGE TO THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC Executive Mansion Washington , December 22 , 1862 O THE ARMY OF ...
Page 163
... Army , you have taken counsel of your ambition , and thwarted him as much as you could , in which you did a great wrong to the country , and to a most meritorious and honorable brother officer . I have heard , in such a way as to ...
... Army , you have taken counsel of your ambition , and thwarted him as much as you could , in which you did a great wrong to the country , and to a most meritorious and honorable brother officer . I have heard , in such a way as to ...
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... army could be divided , putting the stronger part to an important new service , and yet leaving enough to vanquish the old opposing force of the whole , -Hood's army , - it brings those who sat in darkness to see a great light . But ...
... army could be divided , putting the stronger part to an important new service , and yet leaving enough to vanquish the old opposing force of the whole , -Hood's army , - it brings those who sat in darkness to see a great light . But ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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