Lincoln of Kentucky“Covers Lincoln’s background in Kentucky and his lifelong association with the state of his birth . . . entertaining . . . well researched.” —Louisville Courier-Journal |
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... command . Neither lady had any desire to be in the presidential box with a person of such uncertain temperament . Governor Oglesby and General Haynie had a previous engagement , and , for various reasons , several others also declined ...
... command of the English language, and an exceptional memory, Prentice was soon producing one of the finest newspapers in western America. His short, pithy paragraphs were copied in papers across the country, especially in Whig papers ...
... command. With three pistols strapped to his waist and carrying both a sword and his favorite knife, he was an inspiring sight at his headquarters in Willard s Hotel. With his usual modesty, Cassius Clay claimed that he enjoyed the full ...
... command respect and to defend the state if that should become necessary . The traditional state militia was obviously inadequate for that task . It had languished after the War of 1812 , with volunteers doing the states fighting in the ...
... command of the Military Department of Kentucky , which included all areas of the state within one hundred miles of the Ohio River . When Buckner accepted a commission as brigadier general on September 14 , 1861 , it was in the army of ...
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1824 | |
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Lincoln and Wartime Issues in Kentucky | |
Lincoln Slavery and Kentucky | |
Notes | |
Bibliographical Essay | |
Index | |