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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... slaves . I confess I hate to see the poor creatures hunted down and caught and carried back to their stripes and un- requited toil ; but I ... slavery because my judgment and feeling so prompt me , and I am under no obligations to [ 43 ]
... slaves . I confess I hate to see the poor creatures hunted down and caught and carried back to their stripes and un- requited toil ; but I ... slavery because my judgment and feeling so prompt me , and I am under no obligations to [ 43 ]
Page 89
... slaves or slavery in the States ; but in my judgment it would do no good . I have already done this many , many times ; and it is in print , and open to all who will read . Those who will not read or heed what I have already publicly ...
... slaves or slavery in the States ; but in my judgment it would do no good . I have already done this many , many times ; and it is in print , and open to all who will read . Those who will not read or heed what I have already publicly ...
Page 137
... slavery again ? For I am told that whenever the 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 ...
... slavery again ? For I am told that whenever the 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 ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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