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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... thanks for the compliment paid our cause . Please accept my sincere thanks for the compliment to our country . << · www sore - tongued and fatigued horses . [ 143 ] Speech at Frederick, Maryland.
... thanks for the compliment paid our cause . Please accept my sincere thanks for the compliment to our country . << · www sore - tongued and fatigued horses . [ 143 ] Speech at Frederick, Maryland.
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... Thanks to all : for the great republic - for the principle it lives by and keeps alive - for man's vast future - thanks to all . Peace does not appear so distant as it did . I hope it will come soon , and come to stay : and so come as ...
... Thanks to all : for the great republic - for the principle it lives by and keeps alive - for man's vast future - thanks to all . Peace does not appear so distant as it did . I hope it will come soon , and come to stay : and so come as ...
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... thanks for your Christmas gift . . . . ” ww www LINCOLN INCOLN thanks General Sherman for his Christmas gift -the capture of Savannah - making sure to reserve none of the credit for himself . LETTER TO WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN Executive ...
... thanks for your Christmas gift . . . . ” ww www LINCOLN INCOLN thanks General Sherman for his Christmas gift -the capture of Savannah - making sure to reserve none of the credit for himself . LETTER TO WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN Executive ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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