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 123
... rebel force anywhere else . But if we send all the force from here to Mc- Clellan , the enemy will , before we can know of it , send a force from Richmond and take Wash- ington . Or if a large part of the western [ 123 ] To William H ...
... rebel force anywhere else . But if we send all the force from here to Mc- Clellan , the enemy will , before we can know of it , send a force from Richmond and take Wash- ington . Or if a large part of the western [ 123 ] To William H ...
Page 135
... session of Congress had a decided majority of anti - slavery men , yet they could not unite on this policy . And the same is true of the religious people . Why , the rebel sol- diers are praying with a great deal more earnest- ness [ 135 ]
... session of Congress had a decided majority of anti - slavery men , yet they could not unite on this policy . And the same is true of the religious people . Why , the rebel sol- diers are praying with a great deal more earnest- ness [ 135 ]
Page 136
... rebel States ? Is there a single court , or magistrate , or individual that would be influenced by it there ? And what reason is there to think it would have any greater effect upon the slaves than the late law of Congress , which I ...
... rebel States ? Is there a single court , or magistrate , or individual that would be influenced by it there ? And what reason is there to think it would have any greater effect upon the slaves than the late law of Congress , which I ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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