Anecdotes of Public Men, Volume 2Harper, 1881 - Statesmen |
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Page 45
... Lincoln ; but his noble presence , his sly jokes , his winning ways , his roving habits , his battles , his escapades , and his love of the Union , are still the food of fireside gossip and good material for the historian . In my mind's ...
... Lincoln ; but his noble presence , his sly jokes , his winning ways , his roving habits , his battles , his escapades , and his love of the Union , are still the food of fireside gossip and good material for the historian . In my mind's ...
Page 48
... Lincoln appointed him Military Gov- ernor of Tennessee in 1862 ; and he took possession of the post , while the ... Lincoln's inspiration , a goodly number of us left Washington on the 6th of June , 1864 , to help nominate him for Vice ...
... Lincoln appointed him Military Gov- ernor of Tennessee in 1862 ; and he took possession of the post , while the ... Lincoln's inspiration , a goodly number of us left Washington on the 6th of June , 1864 , to help nominate him for Vice ...
Page 50
... Legisla- ture in consequence of the election of Abraham Lincoln , and forced the most violent action . A bold , energetic man , full of resources , he entered into the contest with his whole 50 ANECDOTES OF PUBLIC MEN .
... Legisla- ture in consequence of the election of Abraham Lincoln , and forced the most violent action . A bold , energetic man , full of resources , he entered into the contest with his whole 50 ANECDOTES OF PUBLIC MEN .
Page 64
... Lincoln , forced by themselves in forcing the division of the Democratic party , and then made the pretext for war , was used upon a deluded people ; and , long before the North could believe 64 ANECDOTES OF PUBLIC MEN .
... Lincoln , forced by themselves in forcing the division of the Democratic party , and then made the pretext for war , was used upon a deluded people ; and , long before the North could believe 64 ANECDOTES OF PUBLIC MEN .
Page 66
... Lincoln , resolved to call the Legislature of Pennsylvania in extra session , April 30 , 1861 , and then began those measures which reflected such honor upon his name and credit upon the State . It is impossible to enumerate all that ...
... Lincoln , resolved to call the Legislature of Pennsylvania in extra session , April 30 , 1861 , and then began those measures which reflected such honor upon his name and credit upon the State . It is impossible to enumerate all that ...
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