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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... feel the same interest in the case , as if something was still in prospect for you , as well as for your client . And when you lack interest in the case the job will very likely lack skill and diligence in the perform- ance . Settle the ...
... feel the same interest in the case , as if something was still in prospect for you , as well as for your client . And when you lack interest in the case the job will very likely lack skill and diligence in the perform- ance . Settle the ...
Page 101
... feel constrained to beg .. 99 WHEN Lincoln refused to let Seward dictate the mem- bers of his Cabinet , the Secretary of State handed in his resig- nation . Saying , " I can't afford to let Seward take the first trick , " the President ...
... feel constrained to beg .. 99 WHEN Lincoln refused to let Seward dictate the mem- bers of his Cabinet , the Secretary of State handed in his resig- nation . Saying , " I can't afford to let Seward take the first trick , " the President ...
Page 153
... feel better at once . The memory of your dear father , instead of an agony , will yet be a sad , sweet feeling in your heart , of a purer and holier sort than you have known before . Please present my kind regards to your afflicted ...
... feel better at once . The memory of your dear father , instead of an agony , will yet be a sad , sweet feeling in your heart , of a purer and holier sort than you have known before . Please present my kind regards to your afflicted ...
Contents
POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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