Anecdotes of Public Men, Volume 1Harper, 1873 - Statesmen |
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John Wien Forney. SENATOR BRODERICK . 25 write , and as I look into his dark eyes and watch his firm - set mouth I almost see the flash of the one and hear the good sense that often came from the other . There were not many of us in the ...
John Wien Forney. SENATOR BRODERICK . 25 write , and as I look into his dark eyes and watch his firm - set mouth I almost see the flash of the one and hear the good sense that often came from the other . There were not many of us in the ...
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... write of me and to keep my memory green ; and now good - by forever . " On the 7th of September , the very day of the election , I predicted the duel which took place on the 13th of the same month , and on the 16th my poor friend died ...
... write of me and to keep my memory green ; and now good - by forever . " On the 7th of September , the very day of the election , I predicted the duel which took place on the 13th of the same month , and on the 16th my poor friend died ...
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... writing this letter I committed an error , I only became conscious of it when I saw how it could be misconstrued ; and , if I needed any assur- ances that this error had been overlooked , I had it in my re - election to the Clerkship of ...
... writing this letter I committed an error , I only became conscious of it when I saw how it could be misconstrued ; and , if I needed any assur- ances that this error had been overlooked , I had it in my re - election to the Clerkship of ...
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... write to wound the feelings , I will not profane an illustrious memory by reviving what would only give unneces- sary pain . I will not attempt There was also a His two inaugurations were accompanied by apprehensions of his ...
... write to wound the feelings , I will not profane an illustrious memory by reviving what would only give unneces- sary pain . I will not attempt There was also a His two inaugurations were accompanied by apprehensions of his ...
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... writing his memo- ries in honored and philosophical retirement ; George Law is living respected upon his immense fortune , the product of a career of unmatched energy ; Marshall O. Roberts , after an experience of even greater daring ...
... writing his memo- ries in honored and philosophical retirement ; George Law is living respected upon his immense fortune , the product of a career of unmatched energy ; Marshall O. Roberts , after an experience of even greater daring ...
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