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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... troops over Maryland soil to Washington . I brought the troops notwithstanding , and yet there was Union feeling enough left to elect a legislature the next autumn , which in turn elected a very excellent Union United States [ 126 ]
... troops over Maryland soil to Washington . I brought the troops notwithstanding , and yet there was Union feeling enough left to elect a legislature the next autumn , which in turn elected a very excellent Union United States [ 126 ]
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... troops , and expecting God to favor their side ; for one of our soldiers who had been taken prisoner told Senator Wilson a few days since that he met with nothing so dis- couraging as the evident sincerity of those he was among in their ...
... troops , and expecting God to favor their side ; for one of our soldiers who had been taken prisoner told Senator Wilson a few days since that he met with nothing so dis- couraging as the evident sincerity of those he was among in their ...
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... troops was not contemplated ; and how the change of purpose was wrought I will not now take time to explain . Upon a clear conviction of duty I resolved to turn that element of strength to account ; and I am responsi- ble for it to the ...
... troops was not contemplated ; and how the change of purpose was wrought I will not now take time to explain . Upon a clear conviction of duty I resolved to turn that element of strength to account ; and I am responsi- ble for it to the ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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