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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... sure you have not paid , or at least that you cannot prove that you have paid it . Give my love to mother and all the connections . Affectionately your son , A. LINCOLN D ' EAR JOHNSTON : Your request for eighty dollars I do not think ...
... sure you have not paid , or at least that you cannot prove that you have paid it . Give my love to mother and all the connections . Affectionately your son , A. LINCOLN D ' EAR JOHNSTON : Your request for eighty dollars I do not think ...
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... sure you can , with the offer I make , get the seventy or eighty dollars for four or five months ' work . You say if I will furnish you the money you will deed me the land , and , if don't pay you the money back , you will deliver ...
... sure you can , with the offer I make , get the seventy or eighty dollars for four or five months ' work . You say if I will furnish you the money you will deed me the land , and , if don't pay you the money back , you will deliver ...
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... let no feeling of discouragement prey upon you , and in the end you are sure to succeed . With more than a common interest I subscribe myself Very truly your friend , A. LINCOLN 1 66 ... the soap question ' .... " WHEN a [ 84 ]
... let no feeling of discouragement prey upon you , and in the end you are sure to succeed . With more than a common interest I subscribe myself Very truly your friend , A. LINCOLN 1 66 ... the soap question ' .... " WHEN a [ 84 ]
Contents
POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
1 | 40 |
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