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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... slave State unfairly , that is , by the very means for which you say you would hang men ? Must she still be admitted ... slavery question in Kansas , I plainly see you and I would differ about the Nebraska law . I look upon that ...
... slave State unfairly , that is , by the very means for which you say you would hang men ? Must she still be admitted ... slavery question in Kansas , I plainly see you and I would differ about the Nebraska law . I look upon that ...
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... slave- traders are a small , odious , and detested class among you ; and yet in politics they dictate the course of ... slavery . I am not a Know - nothing ; that is cer- tain . How could I be ? How can any one who abhors the oppression ...
... slave- traders are a small , odious , and detested class among you ; and yet in politics they dictate the course of ... slavery . I am not a Know - nothing ; that is cer- tain . How could I be ? How can any one who abhors the oppression ...
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... slave , and half free . I do not expect the Union to be dissolved : I do not expect the house to fall ; but I do expect it will cease to be divided . It will become all one thing , or all the other . Either the opponents of slavery will ...
... slave , and half free . I do not expect the Union to be dissolved : I do not expect the house to fall ; but I do expect it will cease to be divided . It will become all one thing , or all the other . Either the opponents of slavery will ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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