Abraham Lincoln: Tributes from His Associates, Reminiscences of Soldiers, Statesmen and CitizensT.Y. Crowell, 1895 - 295 páginas |
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... friends in the East , after his public discussion with Mr. Douglass , and so became an acceptable candidate for the nomination as President . After his election he entered Washington unexpectedly , by a different route from that ...
... friends in the East , after his public discussion with Mr. Douglass , and so became an acceptable candidate for the nomination as President . After his election he entered Washington unexpectedly , by a different route from that ...
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... , as if he felt already the heavy burden of his duty . I saw him again in Washington , at the White House , in the first winter of the War . It was in the evening , and I called with his friend , Mr. Isaac N. Arnold B 1.
... , as if he felt already the heavy burden of his duty . I saw him again in Washington , at the White House , in the first winter of the War . It was in the evening , and I called with his friend , Mr. Isaac N. Arnold B 1.
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... friend , Mr. Isaac N. Arnold , representa- tive for Congress from the Chicago district in Illinois . Mr. Lincoln received us in his office - the large room on the second floor , next to that in which the Cabinet meet- ings are held . He ...
... friend , Mr. Isaac N. Arnold , representa- tive for Congress from the Chicago district in Illinois . Mr. Lincoln received us in his office - the large room on the second floor , next to that in which the Cabinet meet- ings are held . He ...
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... friends at once ; even the proslavery men present - attracted there to see the man who had the reputation of whipping Douglas - went away saying : " Well , I like that man , if I don't agree with him . " " He is a good fellow , anyway ...
... friends at once ; even the proslavery men present - attracted there to see the man who had the reputation of whipping Douglas - went away saying : " Well , I like that man , if I don't agree with him . " " He is a good fellow , anyway ...
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... friends of Seward were legion , and they did their very best to secure his nomination . Mr. Seward obtained on the first ballot 173 votes , Mr. Lincoln , 102 , and the re- mainder were much scattered . At the second ballot , it seemed ...
... friends of Seward were legion , and they did their very best to secure his nomination . Mr. Seward obtained on the first ballot 173 votes , Mr. Lincoln , 102 , and the re- mainder were much scattered . At the second ballot , it seemed ...
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Página 295 - If we shall suppose that American Slavery is one of those offences which, in the providence of God, must needs come, but which, having continued through His appointed time, He now wills to remove, and that He gives to both North and South, this terrible war, as the woe due to those by whom the offence came, shall we discern therein any departure from those divine attributes which the believers in a Living God always ascribe to Him? Fondly do we hope — fervently do we pray — that this mighty scourge...
Página 293 - The progress of our arms, upon which all else chiefly depends, is as well known to the public as to myself, and it is, I trust reasonably satisfactory and encouraging to all. With high hope for the future, no prediction in regard to it is ventured.
Página 233 - A duty devolves upon me which is, perhaps, greater than that which has devolved upon any other man since the days of WASHINGTON. He never would have succeeded except for the aid of Divine Providence, upon which he at all times relied. I feel that I cannot succeed without the same Divine aid which sustained him, and...
Página 231 - While I am deeply sensible to the high compliment of a re-election, and duly grateful as I trust to Almighty God for having directed my countrymen to a right conclusion, as I think, for their own good, it adds nothing to my satisfaction that any other man may be disappointed or pained by the result.
Página 277 - Blondin, stand up a little straighter — Blondin, stoop a little more — go a little faster — lean a little more to the north — lean a little more to the south...
Página 265 - I want every man to have a chance— and I believe a black man is entitled to it— in which he can better his condition...
Página 70 - I may be on the brink of eternity; and as I hope forgiveness from my Maker, I have written this letter with sincerity towards you and from love for my country.
Página 19 - Upon the subject of education, not presuming to dictate any plan or system respecting it, I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we, as a people, can be engaged in.
Página 21 - I go for all sharing the privileges of the government who assist in bearing its burdens. Consequently, I go for admitting all whites to the right of suffrage who pay taxes or bear arms (by no means excluding females).
Página 262 - Our fathers, when they framed the government under which we live, understood this question just as well, and even better than we do now.