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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... hope that all will yet be well . To His care commending you , as I hope in your prayers you will commend me , I bid you an affectionate farewell . 1 66 ... shall the liberties of this Country be preserved [ 94 ]
... hope that all will yet be well . To His care commending you , as I hope in your prayers you will commend me , I bid you an affectionate farewell . 1 66 ... shall the liberties of this Country be preserved [ 94 ]
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... hope it will not be irreverent for me to say that if it is probable that God would reveal his will to others on a point so connected with my duty , it might be supposed he would reveal it directly to me ; for , unless I am more deceived ...
... hope it will not be irreverent for me to say that if it is probable that God would reveal his will to others on a point so connected with my duty , it might be supposed he would reveal it directly to me ; for , unless I am more deceived ...
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... hope with your assurance that you would be off with your expedition at the end of that week , or early in this . It is now the end of this , and I have just been overwhelmed and confounded with the sight of a requisition made by you ...
... hope with your assurance that you would be off with your expedition at the end of that week , or early in this . It is now the end of this , and I have just been overwhelmed and confounded with the sight of a requisition made by you ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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