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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... keep peace among our friends , and to keep the district from going to the enemy , than for any cause personal to myself ; so that , if it should so happen that nobody else wishes to be elected , I could not refuse the people the right ...
... keep peace among our friends , and to keep the district from going to the enemy , than for any cause personal to myself ; so that , if it should so happen that nobody else wishes to be elected , I could not refuse the people the right ...
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... keep out of an idle habit before they are in it , easier than they can get out after they are in . You are now in need of some money ; and what I propose is , that you shall go to work , " tooth and nail , " for somebody who will give ...
... keep out of an idle habit before they are in it , easier than they can get out after they are in . You are now in need of some money ; and what I propose is , that you shall go to work , " tooth and nail , " for somebody who will give ...
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... Keep . ling how gorique Pleasety so much to Gen. S Протоки Feicot A newly discovered letter , not included in any of the standard collections , in which Lincoln urges that Sherman keep the enemy " going , " while he is on the " down ...
... Keep . ling how gorique Pleasety so much to Gen. S Протоки Feicot A newly discovered letter , not included in any of the standard collections , in which Lincoln urges that Sherman keep the enemy " going , " while he is on the " down ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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