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SHORTLY after he had taken his seat in Congress , Lincoln , wrote home to Billy Herndon , his young law partner , confessing mild stage fright in addressing the House and discussing his aspirations to a second term .
SHORTLY after he had taken his seat in Congress , Lincoln , wrote home to Billy Herndon , his young law partner , confessing mild stage fright in addressing the House and discussing his aspirations to a second term .
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Somewhat taken aback , Chase wrote to Lincoln disclaiming any knowledge of the letter and saying , “ If there is any thing in my action or position , which in your judgment will prejudice the public interest under my charge , I beg you ...
Somewhat taken aback , Chase wrote to Lincoln disclaiming any knowledge of the letter and saying , “ If there is any thing in my action or position , which in your judgment will prejudice the public interest under my charge , I beg you ...
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It is vain and foolish to arraign this man or that for the part he has taken or has not taken , and to hold the government responsible for his acts . In no administration can there be perfect equality of action and uniform satisfaction ...
It is vain and foolish to arraign this man or that for the part he has taken or has not taken , and to hold the government responsible for his acts . In no administration can there be perfect equality of action and uniform satisfaction ...
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| Title | The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln: As Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches |
| Author | Abraham Lincoln |
| Editor | H. Jack Lang |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | World Publishing Company, 1965 |
| Original from | Indiana University |
| Digitized | 11 Sep 2008 |
| Length | 265 pages |
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