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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... judgment of that amount . Before you pay it , it would be well to be sure you have not paid , or at least that you cannot prove that you have paid it . Give my love to mother and all the connections . Affectionately your son , A ...
... judgment of that amount . Before you pay it , it would be well to be sure you have not paid , or at least that you cannot prove that you have paid it . Give my love to mother and all the connections . Affectionately your son , A ...
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... judgment , would be usual in military life ; and he has entire confi- dence that you will act as becomes a patriot and a soldier under all circumstances . Whenever , if at all , in your judgment , to save yourself and command , a ...
... judgment , would be usual in military life ; and he has entire confi- dence that you will act as becomes a patriot and a soldier under all circumstances . Whenever , if at all , in your judgment , to save yourself and command , a ...
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... judgment on the moral question of slavery . I had publicly de- clared this many times , and in many ways . And I aver that , to this day , I have done no official act in mere deference to my abstract judgment and feeling on slavery . I ...
... judgment on the moral question of slavery . I had publicly de- clared this many times , and in many ways . And I aver that , to this day , I have done no official act in mere deference to my abstract judgment and feeling on slavery . I ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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