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 103
... hold , occupy , and possess the property and places belonging to the government , and to collect the duties and imposts . " This had your distinct approval at the time ; and , taken in con- nection with the order I immediately gave Gen ...
... hold , occupy , and possess the property and places belonging to the government , and to collect the duties and imposts . " This had your distinct approval at the time ; and , taken in con- nection with the order I immediately gave Gen ...
Page 106
... hold out if possible .... 99 www THIS letter was addressed to the besieged Union forces at Fort Sumter . Drafted by the President and signed by the Secretary of War , it bore an indorsement in Lincoln's handwriting read- ing , " This ...
... hold out if possible .... 99 www THIS letter was addressed to the besieged Union forces at Fort Sumter . Drafted by the President and signed by the Secretary of War , it bore an indorsement in Lincoln's handwriting read- ing , " This ...
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... your unwillingness to break your hold where you are . Neither am I willing . Hold on with a bull- dog grip , and chew and choke as much as possible . A. LINCOLN www Secret Pledge wwww Gen Grant d in C. 19 [ 234 ] Telegram to Ulysses S ...
... your unwillingness to break your hold where you are . Neither am I willing . Hold on with a bull- dog grip , and chew and choke as much as possible . A. LINCOLN www Secret Pledge wwww Gen Grant d in C. 19 [ 234 ] Telegram to Ulysses S ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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