Abraham Lincoln and His Presidency, Volume 1R. Clarke Company, 1904 |
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... given him by Van Buren , continued to press forward with character- istic energy . He had already made one canvass as a Congressional candidate , and was beaten by Major Stuart ( Lincoln's partner ) by so close a vote that he was for ...
... given him by Van Buren , continued to press forward with character- istic energy . He had already made one canvass as a Congressional candidate , and was beaten by Major Stuart ( Lincoln's partner ) by so close a vote that he was for ...
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... given in payment for a negro woman named Nance — a relic of the " vested rights " of certain French slaveholders before the Louisiana Purchase the parties in court being residents of Illinois . Lincoln was counsel for the defendant ...
... given in payment for a negro woman named Nance — a relic of the " vested rights " of certain French slaveholders before the Louisiana Purchase the parties in court being residents of Illinois . Lincoln was counsel for the defendant ...
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... to glooms of the darkest blue , but without entirely losing self - control when they were at the worst . To Mr. Speed , who was himself given to like depressions , he later suggested that LAW - POLITICS - PERSONALITIES . 57.
... to glooms of the darkest blue , but without entirely losing self - control when they were at the worst . To Mr. Speed , who was himself given to like depressions , he later suggested that LAW - POLITICS - PERSONALITIES . 57.
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Joseph Hartwell Barrett. himself given to like depressions , he later suggested that it was only necessary to bear in mind that he would soon be well again , to retain his balance , and to live down the trouble . Those who knew him best ...
Joseph Hartwell Barrett. himself given to like depressions , he later suggested that it was only necessary to bear in mind that he would soon be well again , to retain his balance , and to live down the trouble . Those who knew him best ...
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... as a speaker and aspiring to a higher posi- tion than he had been given by prolonged legislative service ; the other low in stature , but strong in energy and pluck , graceful in manner , bold , ready 62 LINCOLN AND HIS PRESIDENCY .
... as a speaker and aspiring to a higher posi- tion than he had been given by prolonged legislative service ; the other low in stature , but strong in energy and pluck , graceful in manner , bold , ready 62 LINCOLN AND HIS PRESIDENCY .
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