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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... rebellion . I admit that slavery is the root of the rebellion , or at least its sine qua non . The ambition of poli- ticians may have instigated them to act , but they would have been impotent without slavery as their instrument . I ...
... rebellion . I admit that slavery is the root of the rebellion , or at least its sine qua non . The ambition of poli- ticians may have instigated them to act , but they would have been impotent without slavery as their instrument . I ...
Page 156
... rebellion against the United States . " Now , therefore , I , Abraham Lincoln , President of the United States , by virtue of the power in me vested as commander - in - chief of the army and navy of the United States , in time of actual ...
... rebellion against the United States . " Now , therefore , I , Abraham Lincoln , President of the United States , by virtue of the power in me vested as commander - in - chief of the army and navy of the United States , in time of actual ...
Page 186
... rebellion by force of arms . This I am trying to do . Are you for it ? If you are , so far we are agreed . If you are not for it , a second way is to give up the Union . I am against this . Are you for it ? If you are , you should say ...
... rebellion by force of arms . This I am trying to do . Are you for it ? If you are , so far we are agreed . If you are not for it , a second way is to give up the Union . I am against this . Are you for it ? If you are , you should say ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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