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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... Give her an assurance of my very highest regard when you see her . Is little Siss Eliza Davis at your house yet ? If she is , kiss her " o'er and o'er again ” for me . Tell your mother that I have not got her " pres- ent " ( an " Oxford ...
... Give her an assurance of my very highest regard when you see her . Is little Siss Eliza Davis at your house yet ? If she is , kiss her " o'er and o'er again ” for me . Tell your mother that I have not got her " pres- ent " ( an " Oxford ...
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... give you money for it . Let father and your boys take charge of your things at home , prepare for a crop , and make a crop , and you go to work for the best money wages , or in discharge of any debt you owe , that you can get ; and , to ...
... give you money for it . Let father and your boys take charge of your things at home , prepare for a crop , and make a crop , and you go to work for the best money wages , or in discharge of any debt you owe , that you can get ; and , to ...
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... give the leave .... " THOMAS MADIGAN , the famous dealer in Lincoln manu- scripts , considered this one of the sixteenth President's most characteristic letters , both in sentiment and phraseology . LETTER TO WILLIAM D. KELLY Private ...
... give the leave .... " THOMAS MADIGAN , the famous dealer in Lincoln manu- scripts , considered this one of the sixteenth President's most characteristic letters , both in sentiment and phraseology . LETTER TO WILLIAM D. KELLY Private ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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