Abraham Lincoln and His Presidency, Volume 1R. Clarke Company, 1904 |
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Page 53
... thing more than mere declamation — something almost prophetic withal in these final sentences . - At this time he was in his third term as Representa- tive , to which he had been chosen in 1838. While he had been gaining a living ...
... thing more than mere declamation — something almost prophetic withal in these final sentences . - At this time he was in his third term as Representa- tive , to which he had been chosen in 1838. While he had been gaining a living ...
Page 66
... thing about her , so far as I could perceive , that I would have otherwise than it is that is , something of a tendency to melancholy . This , let it be observed , is a misfortune , not a fault . Give her an assurance of my very highest ...
... thing about her , so far as I could perceive , that I would have otherwise than it is that is , something of a tendency to melancholy . This , let it be observed , is a misfortune , not a fault . Give her an assurance of my very highest ...
Page 77
... thing was so orderly and refined , there was always on the part of both host and hostess a cordial and hearty Western welcome , which put every guest perfectly at Their table was famed for the excellence of many rare Kentucky dishes ...
... thing was so orderly and refined , there was always on the part of both host and hostess a cordial and hearty Western welcome , which put every guest perfectly at Their table was famed for the excellence of many rare Kentucky dishes ...
Page 78
... things Baker , of course , had nothing to do , nor do I complain of them . " The marriage - the churches - the ridiculous " duel " ! Undoubtedly the defeat was a sore disappointment . After all , it was another candidate who got the ...
... things Baker , of course , had nothing to do , nor do I complain of them . " The marriage - the churches - the ridiculous " duel " ! Undoubtedly the defeat was a sore disappointment . After all , it was another candidate who got the ...
Page 135
... thing is the preservation and perpetuity of their own liberties and institutions . And if they shall think , as I do , that the extension of slavery endangers them , more than any or all other causes , how recreant to themselves if they ...
... thing is the preservation and perpetuity of their own liberties and institutions . And if they shall think , as I do , that the extension of slavery endangers them , more than any or all other causes , how recreant to themselves if they ...
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