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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... , and , gen- erally , few have been less unwilling to accept them ; but in this case favor to me would be in- justice to the public , and therefore I must beg [ 5 ] To the Editor of the Sangamon Journal To Robert Allen.
... , and , gen- erally , few have been less unwilling to accept them ; but in this case favor to me would be in- justice to the public , and therefore I must beg [ 5 ] To the Editor of the Sangamon Journal To Robert Allen.
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... less than two years ago ; yet through the latter half of the intervening period it was as intimate as the disparity of our ages and my en- grossing engagements would permit . To me he appeared to have no indulgences or pastimes ; and I ...
... less than two years ago ; yet through the latter half of the intervening period it was as intimate as the disparity of our ages and my en- grossing engagements would permit . To me he appeared to have no indulgences or pastimes ; and I ...
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... less than it has done and will do for all commanders . I much fear that the spirit which you have aided to infuse into the army , of criticising their com- mander and withholding confidence from him , will now turn upon you . I shall ...
... less than it has done and will do for all commanders . I much fear that the spirit which you have aided to infuse into the army , of criticising their com- mander and withholding confidence from him , will now turn upon you . I shall ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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