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 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 ...
Page 137
... rebels take any black prisoners , free or slave , they immediately auction them off . They did so with those they took from a boat that was aground in the Tennessee River a few days ago . And then I am very ungenerously attacked for it ...
... rebels take any black prisoners , free or slave , they immediately auction them off . They did so with those they took from a boat that was aground in the Tennessee River a few days ago . And then I am very ungenerously attacked for it ...
Page 140
... Whatever shall appear to be God's will , I will do . I trust that in the freedom with which I have canvassed your views I have not in any respect injured your feelings . breath alone kills no rebels . ” LINCOLN writes Vice [ 140 ]
... Whatever shall appear to be God's will , I will do . I trust that in the freedom with which I have canvassed your views I have not in any respect injured your feelings . breath alone kills no rebels . ” LINCOLN writes Vice [ 140 ]
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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