Abraham Lincoln and His Presidency, Volume 1R. Clarke Company, 1904 |
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Page 33
... Washington rather as a guest than as a prisoner . Already an old man , he survived for many years , comfortably sustaining the character of a hero in misfortune . Lincoln was not engaged in any battle or skirmish , and the scouting ...
... Washington rather as a guest than as a prisoner . Already an old man , he survived for many years , comfortably sustaining the character of a hero in misfortune . Lincoln was not engaged in any battle or skirmish , and the scouting ...
Page 52
... among bold metaphors in denunciation of the admin- istration " the great volcano at Washington , " that was “ belching forth the lava of political corruption in a current broad and deep , " by which " 52 LINCOLN AND HIS PRESIDENCY .
... among bold metaphors in denunciation of the admin- istration " the great volcano at Washington , " that was “ belching forth the lava of political corruption in a current broad and deep , " by which " 52 LINCOLN AND HIS PRESIDENCY .
Page 70
... Washington ( January 23 , 1841 ) : " I am now the most miserable man living . If what I feel were equally distributed to the whole human family , there would not be one cheerful face on the earth . Whether I shall ever be better , I ...
... Washington ( January 23 , 1841 ) : " I am now the most miserable man living . If what I feel were equally distributed to the whole human family , there would not be one cheerful face on the earth . Whether I shall ever be better , I ...
Page 107
... Washington , and had telegraphed from Dayton , Ohio , that he would be here as soon as possible ; and expressed the hope that final action in the case would be delayed until Lincoln's arrival . This was promised . In due course of ...
... Washington , and had telegraphed from Dayton , Ohio , that he would be here as soon as possible ; and expressed the hope that final action in the case would be delayed until Lincoln's arrival . This was promised . In due course of ...
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... Washington ; the inaugurated movements for secession in the Cotton States ; the increasing intensity of anti- slavery feeling in the North ; the new compromise strug- gling into life ; and the lull which came at length , as if everybody ...
... Washington ; the inaugurated movements for secession in the Cotton States ; the increasing intensity of anti- slavery feeling in the North ; the new compromise strug- gling into life ; and the lull which came at length , as if everybody ...
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