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 77
... honor done me , which you now for- mally announce . Deeply and even painfully sensible of the great responsibility which is inseparable from this high honor - a [ 77 ]
... honor done me , which you now for- mally announce . Deeply and even painfully sensible of the great responsibility which is inseparable from this high honor - a [ 77 ]
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... honor- able privilege to stand , for a brief period , in the defense of your country , and that now you are on your ... honored and respected . Whenever I appear before a body of sol- [ 236 ] Address to the 148th Ohio Regiment.
... honor- able privilege to stand , for a brief period , in the defense of your country , and that now you are on your ... honored and respected . Whenever I appear before a body of sol- [ 236 ] Address to the 148th Ohio Regiment.
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... being a success , the honor is all yours ; for I believe none of us went further than to acquiesce . And taking the work of General Thomas into the count , as it should be taken , it [ 251 ] To William Tecumseh Sherman.
... being a success , the honor is all yours ; for I believe none of us went further than to acquiesce . And taking the work of General Thomas into the count , as it should be taken , it [ 251 ] To William Tecumseh Sherman.
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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