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 86
... leave .... " THOMAS MADIGAN , the famous dealer in Lincoln manu- scripts , considered this one of the sixteenth President's most characteristic letters , both in sentiment and phraseology . LETTER TO WILLIAM D. KELLY Private ...
... leave .... " THOMAS MADIGAN , the famous dealer in Lincoln manu- scripts , considered this one of the sixteenth President's most characteristic letters , both in sentiment and phraseology . LETTER TO WILLIAM D. KELLY Private ...
Page 167
... cross to the south of it . If he should leave a rear force at Fredericks- burg , tempting you to fall upon it , it would fight in intrenchments and have you at disadvantage , and so [ 167 ] Telegram to "Fighting Joe" Hooker.
... cross to the south of it . If he should leave a rear force at Fredericks- burg , tempting you to fall upon it , it would fight in intrenchments and have you at disadvantage , and so [ 167 ] Telegram to "Fighting Joe" Hooker.
Page 252
... leaving enough to vanquish the old opposing force of the whole , -Hood's army , - it brings those who sat in darkness to see a great light . But what next ? I suppose it will be safe if I leave General Grant and yourself to decide ...
... leaving enough to vanquish the old opposing force of the whole , -Hood's army , - it brings those who sat in darkness to see a great light . But what next ? I suppose it will be safe if I leave General Grant and yourself to decide ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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