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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... command to any danger or hardship beyond what , in your judgment , would be usual in military life ; and he has entire confi- dence that you will act as becomes a patriot and a soldier under all circumstances . Whenever , if at all , in ...
... command to any danger or hardship beyond what , in your judgment , would be usual in military life ; and he has entire confi- dence that you will act as becomes a patriot and a soldier under all circumstances . Whenever , if at all , in ...
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... command in Ken- tucky was very desirable , and one in the farther West undesirable , had never occurred to me . You constantly speak of being placed in command of only 3,000 . Now tell me , is this not mere impa- tience ? Have you not ...
... command in Ken- tucky was very desirable , and one in the farther West undesirable , had never occurred to me . You constantly speak of being placed in command of only 3,000 . Now tell me , is this not mere impa- tience ? Have you not ...
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... command . Only those generals who gain successes can set up dictators . What I now ask of you is military success , and I will risk the dictator- ship . The government will support you to the ut- most of its ability , which is neither ...
... command . Only those generals who gain successes can set up dictators . What I now ask of you is military success , and I will risk the dictator- ship . The government will support you to the ut- most of its ability , which is neither ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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