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 63
... true ; but nevertheless he would fail , utterly , with one who should deny the definitions and axioms . The prin- ciples of Jefferson are the definitions and axioms of free society . And yet they are denied and evaded , with no small ...
... true ; but nevertheless he would fail , utterly , with one who should deny the definitions and axioms . The prin- ciples of Jefferson are the definitions and axioms of free society . And yet they are denied and evaded , with no small ...
Page 65
... true mettle , Lincoln had little patience with a New York firm that wrote inquiring about a man he knew in Springfield . LETTER TO NEW YORK FIRM OURS OF THE 10TH RECEIVED . First YOURS of all , he has a wife and a baby ; together they ...
... true mettle , Lincoln had little patience with a New York firm that wrote inquiring about a man he knew in Springfield . LETTER TO NEW YORK FIRM OURS OF THE 10TH RECEIVED . First YOURS of all , he has a wife and a baby ; together they ...
Page 80
... true of Douglas , and is not true of " Democrats " generally ; so that the proposed sub- stitution would be a very considerable blunder . Your proposed insertion of " residences " though it would do little or no harm , is not at all ...
... true of Douglas , and is not true of " Democrats " generally ; so that the proposed sub- stitution would be a very considerable blunder . Your proposed insertion of " residences " though it would do little or no harm , is not at all ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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