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 172
... position , I wish you to undo nothing merely because General Curtis or Governor Gamble did it , but to exercise your own judgment , and do right for the public interest . Let your military measures be strong enough to repel the invader ...
... position , I wish you to undo nothing merely because General Curtis or Governor Gamble did it , but to exercise your own judgment , and do right for the public interest . Let your military measures be strong enough to repel the invader ...
Page 174
... position and army on that very day . And not only so , but in a succession of battles in Penn- sylvania , near to us , through three days , so rapidly fought that they might be called one great battle , on the first , second , and third ...
... position and army on that very day . And not only so , but in a succession of battles in Penn- sylvania , near to us , through three days , so rapidly fought that they might be called one great battle , on the first , second , and third ...
Page 211
... position , which in your judgment will prejudice the public interest under my charge , I beg you to say so . I do not wish to administer the Treasury Department one day without your entire confidence . " Lincoln deferred answering for a ...
... position , which in your judgment will prejudice the public interest under my charge , I beg you to say so . I do not wish to administer the Treasury Department one day without your entire confidence . " Lincoln deferred answering for a ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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