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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... thank you to boot . " IN N Lincoln's law dealings , his sense of fairness always pre- vailed over considerations of fee . What a surprised client Abraham Bale must have been upon opening this note from his lawyer . LETTER TO ABRAHAM ...
... thank you to boot . " IN N Lincoln's law dealings , his sense of fairness always pre- vailed over considerations of fee . What a surprised client Abraham Bale must have been upon opening this note from his lawyer . LETTER TO ABRAHAM ...
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... thank you for this magnificent reception ; and while I cannot take to myself any share of the compliment thus paid , more than that which pertains to a mere instrument - an ac- cidental instrument perhaps I should say - of a great cause ...
... thank you for this magnificent reception ; and while I cannot take to myself any share of the compliment thus paid , more than that which pertains to a mere instrument - an ac- cidental instrument perhaps I should say - of a great cause ...
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... thank you for this call ; but I do most sincerely thank Almighty God for the occasion on which you have called . How long ago is it ? -eighty - odd years since , on the Fourth of July , for the first time in the history of the world , a ...
... thank you for this call ; but I do most sincerely thank Almighty God for the occasion on which you have called . How long ago is it ? -eighty - odd years since , on the Fourth of July , for the first time in the history of the world , a ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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