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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... head .... " LINCOLN INCOLN " takes it into his head " to run for the Senate but first makes sure to win the support of an influential friend and potential rival . LETTER TO JOSEPH GILLESPIE Springfield , December 1 , 1854 M Y DEAR SIR ...
... head .... " LINCOLN INCOLN " takes it into his head " to run for the Senate but first makes sure to win the support of an influential friend and potential rival . LETTER TO JOSEPH GILLESPIE Springfield , December 1 , 1854 M Y DEAR SIR ...
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... head of one Regiment , will eclipse him who does nothing at the head of a hundred . Your friend , as ever , A. LINCOLN Executive Mansion ; Oct 17 , 1861 Ramsey Mag'i my [ 116 ]
... head of one Regiment , will eclipse him who does nothing at the head of a hundred . Your friend , as ever , A. LINCOLN Executive Mansion ; Oct 17 , 1861 Ramsey Mag'i my [ 116 ]
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... head of a nation which is in great peril , and you are at the head of the greatest State of that nation . As to maintaining the nation's life and integrity , I as- sume and believe there cannot be a difference of purpose between you and ...
... head of a nation which is in great peril , and you are at the head of the greatest State of that nation . As to maintaining the nation's life and integrity , I as- sume and believe there cannot be a difference of purpose between you and ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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