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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Page 40
... election is over , the session is ended and I am not Senator . I have to content my- self with the honor of having been the first choice of a large majority of the fifty - one members who finally made the election . My larger number of ...
... election is over , the session is ended and I am not Senator . I have to content my- self with the honor of having been the first choice of a large majority of the fifty - one members who finally made the election . My larger number of ...
Page 235
... election and the inauguration ; as he will have secured his election on such ground that he cannot possibly save it afterward . A. LINCOLN 66 .. inflammatory appeals to your passions and your prejudices [ 235 ] Secret Memorandum.
... election and the inauguration ; as he will have secured his election on such ground that he cannot possibly save it afterward . A. LINCOLN 66 .. inflammatory appeals to your passions and your prejudices [ 235 ] Secret Memorandum.
Page 244
... election was a necessity . We cannot have free government without elections ; and if the rebellion could force us to forego or postpone a national election , it might fairly claim to have already conquered and ruined us . The strife of ...
... election was a necessity . We cannot have free government without elections ; and if the rebellion could force us to forego or postpone a national election , it might fairly claim to have already conquered and ruined us . The strife of ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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