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 17
... wish to deal fairly with others , to keep peace among our friends , and to keep the district from going to the enemy , than for any cause personal to myself ; so that , if it should so happen that nobody else wishes to be elected , I ...
... wish to deal fairly with others , to keep peace among our friends , and to keep the district from going to the enemy , than for any cause personal to myself ; so that , if it should so happen that nobody else wishes to be elected , I ...
Page 81
... wish retained . The word " Courts " struck out twice , I wish reduced to " Court " and retained . " Court " as a collective noun properly governs the plural " have " as I understand . “ The " preceding " Court , " in the lat- ter case ...
... wish retained . The word " Courts " struck out twice , I wish reduced to " Court " and retained . " Court " as a collective noun properly governs the plural " have " as I understand . “ The " preceding " Court , " in the lat- ter case ...
Page 225
... wish to express , in this way , my entire satisfaction with what you have done up to this time , so far as I understand it . The particulars of your plans I neither know , or seek to know . You are vigilant and self - reliant , and ...
... wish to express , in this way , my entire satisfaction with what you have done up to this time , so far as I understand it . The particulars of your plans I neither know , or seek to know . You are vigilant and self - reliant , and ...
Contents
To William H Herndon | 19 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
To John D Johnston | 33 |
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