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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... favor of a national bank . I am in favor of the internal improvement system , and a high protective tariff . These are my sentiments and political principles . If elected , I shall be thankful ; if not it will be all the same . www ...
... favor of a national bank . I am in favor of the internal improvement system , and a high protective tariff . These are my sentiments and political principles . If elected , I shall be thankful ; if not it will be all the same . www ...
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... favor to us , you should forbear to divulge them . No one has needed favors more than I , and , gen- erally , few have been less unwilling to accept them ; but in this case favor to me would be in- justice to the public , and therefore ...
... favor to us , you should forbear to divulge them . No one has needed favors more than I , and , gen- erally , few have been less unwilling to accept them ; but in this case favor to me would be in- justice to the public , and therefore ...
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... favor of the measure . In a day or two Douglas's orders came on to have reso- lutions passed approving the bill ; and they were passed by large majorities !!! The truth of this is vouched for by a bolting Democratic member . The masses ...
... favor of the measure . In a day or two Douglas's orders came on to have reso- lutions passed approving the bill ; and they were passed by large majorities !!! The truth of this is vouched for by a bolting Democratic member . The masses ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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