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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... sent was by a special conveyance , with the direction that it was only to be given to me when I was in good humor . " LETTER TO MAJOR - GENERAL HUNTER Executive Mansion , Washington , December 31 , 1861 D EAR SIR : Yours of the 23d is ...
... sent was by a special conveyance , with the direction that it was only to be given to me when I was in good humor . " LETTER TO MAJOR - GENERAL HUNTER Executive Mansion , Washington , December 31 , 1861 D EAR SIR : Yours of the 23d is ...
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... sent it , knowing the loss to be irreparable . LETTER TO GENERAL GEORGE G. MEADE Executive Mansion Washington , D. C. , July 14 , 1863 AJOR - GENERAL MEADE : MA I have just seen your despatch to Gen- eral Halleck , asking to be relieved ...
... sent it , knowing the loss to be irreparable . LETTER TO GENERAL GEORGE G. MEADE Executive Mansion Washington , D. C. , July 14 , 1863 AJOR - GENERAL MEADE : MA I have just seen your despatch to Gen- eral Halleck , asking to be relieved ...
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... sent me yesterday is ac- cepted . Of all I have said in commendation of your ability and fidelity I have nothing to unsay ; and yet you and I have reached a point of mutual em- barrassment in our official relations which it seems cannot ...
... sent me yesterday is ac- cepted . Of all I have said in commendation of your ability and fidelity I have nothing to unsay ; and yet you and I have reached a point of mutual em- barrassment in our official relations which it seems cannot ...
Contents
POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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