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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Page 148
... thousand wagons doing nothing but hauling forage to feed the animals that draw them , and taking at least two thousand men to care for the wagons and animals , who otherwise might be two thousand good soldiers . Now , dear general , do ...
... thousand wagons doing nothing but hauling forage to feed the animals that draw them , and taking at least two thousand men to care for the wagons and animals , who otherwise might be two thousand good soldiers . Now , dear general , do ...
Page 155
... thousand eight hundred and sixty - two , a procla- mation was issued by the President of the United States , containing , among other things , the fol- lowing , to wit : " That on the first day of January , in the year of our Lord one ...
... thousand eight hundred and sixty - two , a procla- mation was issued by the President of the United States , containing , among other things , the fol- lowing , to wit : " That on the first day of January , in the year of our Lord one ...
Page 260
... thousand years ago , so still it must be said , “ The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether . ” With malice toward none ; with charity for all ; with firmness in the right , as God gives us to see the right , let us ...
... thousand years ago , so still it must be said , “ The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether . ” With malice toward none ; with charity for all ; with firmness in the right , as God gives us to see the right , let us ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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