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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... suppose Palmerston will understand our position from my letter , just as it is ? " " Certainly , Mr. President . " " Do you suppose the London Times will ? ” " Certainly . " " Do you suppose the average Englishman of affairs will ...
... suppose Palmerston will understand our position from my letter , just as it is ? " " Certainly , Mr. President . " " Do you suppose the London Times will ? ” " Certainly . " " Do you suppose the average Englishman of affairs will ...
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... suppose , that there is not much of me . If any- thing be made out of it , I wish it to be modest , and not to go beyond the material . If it were thought necessary to incorporate anything from any of my speeches , I suppose there would ...
... suppose , that there is not much of me . If any- thing be made out of it , I wish it to be modest , and not to go beyond the material . If it were thought necessary to incorporate anything from any of my speeches , I suppose there would ...
Page 92
... suppose , however , this does not meet the case . You think slavery is right and ought to be extended , while we think it is wrong and ought to be re- stricted . That , I suppose , is the rub . It certainly is the only substantial ...
... suppose , however , this does not meet the case . You think slavery is right and ought to be extended , while we think it is wrong and ought to be re- stricted . That , I suppose , is the rub . It certainly is the only substantial ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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