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 190
... soldiers , leaves just so much less for white soldiers to do in saving the Union . Does it appear otherwise to you ? But negroes , like other people , act upon motives . Why should they do anything for us if we will do nothing for them ...
... soldiers , leaves just so much less for white soldiers to do in saving the Union . Does it appear otherwise to you ? But negroes , like other people , act upon motives . Why should they do anything for us if we will do nothing for them ...
Page 220
... soldiers of the Union , it occurs at once that three years ago the same soldiers could not so much as pass through Baltimore . The change from then till now is both great and gratifying . Blessings on the brave men who have wrought the ...
... soldiers of the Union , it occurs at once that three years ago the same soldiers could not so much as pass through Baltimore . The change from then till now is both great and gratifying . Blessings on the brave men who have wrought the ...
Page 223
... soldier , or white officer commanding colored soldiers , has been massacred by the rebels when made a prisoner . We fear it , —believe it , I may say , but we do not know it . To take the life of one of their prisoners on the assumption ...
... soldier , or white officer commanding colored soldiers , has been massacred by the rebels when made a prisoner . We fear it , —believe it , I may say , but we do not know it . To take the life of one of their prisoners on the assumption ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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