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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... received until the day before yesterday . I thank you for your good opinion of me person- ally , and still more for the deep interest you take in the cause of our common country . It pains me a little that have deemed it necessary to ...
... received until the day before yesterday . I thank you for your good opinion of me person- ally , and still more for the deep interest you take in the cause of our common country . It pains me a little that have deemed it necessary to ...
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... RECEIVED . First YOURS of all , he has a wife and a baby ; together they ought to be worth $ 500,000 to any man . Sec- ondly , he has an office in which there is a table worth $ 1.50 and three chairs worth , say , $ 1 . Last of all ...
... RECEIVED . First YOURS of all , he has a wife and a baby ; together they ought to be worth $ 500,000 to any man . Sec- ondly , he has an office in which there is a table worth $ 1.50 and three chairs worth , say , $ 1 . Last of all ...
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... great deal of ridicule without much malice ; and have received a great deal of kindness , not quite free from ridicule . I am used to it . Yours truly , A. LINCOLN 66 “ ...... .the exact shade of Julius Caesar's hair [ 202 ]
... great deal of ridicule without much malice ; and have received a great deal of kindness , not quite free from ridicule . I am used to it . Yours truly , A. LINCOLN 66 “ ...... .the exact shade of Julius Caesar's hair [ 202 ]
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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