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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... hundred and fifty dollars for me toward discharging the debt of the committee , I will allow it when you and I settle the private mà tter between us . This , with what I have already paid , and with an outstanding note of mine , will ...
... hundred and fifty dollars for me toward discharging the debt of the committee , I will allow it when you and I settle the private mà tter between us . This , with what I have already paid , and with an outstanding note of mine , will ...
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... hundred and sixty - two , a procla- mation was issued by the President of the United States , containing , among other things , the fol- lowing , to wit : " That on the first day of January , in the year of our Lord one thousand eight ...
... hundred and sixty - two , a procla- mation was issued by the President of the United States , containing , among other things , the fol- lowing , to wit : " That on the first day of January , in the year of our Lord one thousand eight ...
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... hundred there , or even the tenth part of three hundred , it will be conclusively proved ; and being so proved , the retribution shall as surely come . It will be matter of grave consideration in what exact course to apply the ...
... hundred there , or even the tenth part of three hundred , it will be conclusively proved ; and being so proved , the retribution shall as surely come . It will be matter of grave consideration in what exact course to apply the ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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