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. |
From inside the book
Results 1-3 of 29
Page 16
... question of no general interest . I find speaking here and elsewhere about the same thing . I was about as badly scared , and no worse , as I am when I speak in court . I expect to make [ 16 ] To William H Herndon To William H Herndon.
... question of no general interest . I find speaking here and elsewhere about the same thing . I was about as badly scared , and no worse , as I am when I speak in court . I expect to make [ 16 ] To William H Herndon To William H Herndon.
Page 76
... thing I did not say , and you will have my meaning . Douglas attacked me upon this , say- ing it was a declaration of war between the slave and the free states . You will perceive , I said no such thing , and I assure you I thought of ...
... thing I did not say , and you will have my meaning . Douglas attacked me upon this , say- ing it was a declaration of war between the slave and the free states . You will perceive , I said no such thing , and I assure you I thought of ...
Page 263
... GRANT : LIEUTE Gen. Sheridan says " If the thing is pressed I think that Lee will surrender . " Let the thing be pressed . A. LINCOLN " The President's last , shortest , and best speech [ 263 ] Telegram to Ulysses S Grant.
... GRANT : LIEUTE Gen. Sheridan says " If the thing is pressed I think that Lee will surrender . " Let the thing be pressed . A. LINCOLN " The President's last , shortest , and best speech [ 263 ] Telegram to Ulysses S Grant.
Contents
POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
1 | 40 |
26 other sections not shown
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
Abraham Lincoln answer appear army attempt believe called Carl Sandburg cause command consider Constitution course DEAR SIR difference election enemy equal Executive Mansion expect express fact fail favor feel force give GRANT half hand hold honor hope hundred interest John judge judgment July keep lawyer leave less LETTER liberty LINCOLN 66 LINCOLN INCOLN live look matter means military needed negroes never object occasion once party passed possible present President principle proclamation question rebel received Secretary Senator slave slavery soldiers speech Springfield stand success suppose sure taken tell thank thing thought tion truly understand Union United Washington whole wish write written wrong wrote young