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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... tion to do all in my power to make her happy and contented ; and there is nothing I can imagine that would make me more unhappy than to fail in the effort . I know I should be much happier with you than the way I am , provided I saw no ...
... tion to do all in my power to make her happy and contented ; and there is nothing I can imagine that would make me more unhappy than to fail in the effort . I know I should be much happier with you than the way I am , provided I saw no ...
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... tion particularly apt in writing to the Republican State Chair- man , after the unsuccessful election of 1858 . LETTER TO N. B. JUDD EAR SIR : DE Springfield , November 16 , 1858 Yours of the 15th is just received . I wrote you the same ...
... tion particularly apt in writing to the Republican State Chair- man , after the unsuccessful election of 1858 . LETTER TO N. B. JUDD EAR SIR : DE Springfield , November 16 , 1858 Yours of the 15th is just received . I wrote you the same ...
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... tion from me do , especially as we are now situated ? I do not want to issue a document that the whole world will see must necessarily be inoperative , like the Pope's bull against the comet . Would my word free the slaves , when I ...
... tion from me do , especially as we are now situated ? I do not want to issue a document that the whole world will see must necessarily be inoperative , like the Pope's bull against the comet . Would my word free the slaves , when I ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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